Partial Thickness Articular-Side Rotator Cuff TearsNCT07289659
Arthroscopic Repair of Partial Thickness Articular-Side Rotator Cuff Tears: Transtendon Versus Conversion Repair Techniques
A study testing Arthroscopic Conversion Repair and Arthroscopic Transtendon Repair in people with Partial Thickness Articular-Side Rotator Cuff Tears, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
This prospective randomized clinical trial compared two arthroscopic techniques for repairing partial-thickness articular-side rotator cuff tears: transtendon repair and conversion repair. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Partial Thickness Articular-Side Rotator Cuff Tears
- What is being tested?
- Arthroscopic Conversion Repair and Arthroscopic Transtendon Repair
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 54 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 1 Oct 2019to 30 Mar 2023
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Patients suffering symptomatic PT-RCTs exceeding 50% of the tendon thickness, documented by preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and confirmed by arthroscopy intraoperative.
- Failure of nonoperative management for at least 3 months.
Who cannot join
- Prior shoulder surgery.
- Severe concomitant pathologies including glenohumeral arthritis, advanced subscapularis tear, and biceps tendon rupture.
- Associated Bankart lesion.
- Patients with uncontrolled Diabetes mellites.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Arthroscopic Repair of Partial Thickness Articular Side Rotator Cuff Tears Using Transtendon Versus Conversion Repair Techniques.
This prospective randomized clinical trial compared two arthroscopic techniques for repairing partial-thickness articular-side rotator cuff tears: transtendon repair and conversion repair. Eligible patients with symptomatic tears exceeding 50% of tendon thickness, confirmed by MRI and intraoperative assessment, were randomly assigned to either repair technique. Functional outcomes, range of motion, complications, and MRI healing were assessed up to 24 months postoperatively
- Being tested
- Arthroscopic Conversion Repair, Arthroscopic Transtendon Repair
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Arthroscopic Conversion RepairProcedure or surgery
Patients undergo arthroscopic conversion repair, where the partial-thickness tear is converted to a full-thickness tear and repaired using standard arthroscopic techniques.
Arthroscopic Transtendon RepairProcedure or surgery
Patients undergo arthroscopic transtendon repair, preserving the intact bursal surface of the tendon while repairing the articular-side defect using suture anchors.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Conversion Repair | Active comparator | Patients with PT-RCTs treated using the arthroscopic conversion technique. Receives: Procedure: Arthroscopic Conversion Repair |
| Transtendon Repair | Active comparator | Patients with PT-RCTs treated using the arthroscopic transtendon repair technique. Receives: Procedure: Arthroscopic Transtendon Repair |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) Score
Measured: Baseline and 24 months postoperatively
Constant-Murley Score (CMS)
Measured: Baseline and 24 months postoperatively
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for Pain
Measured: Baseline and 24 months postoperatively
Secondary outcomes (3)
Range of Motion (ROM)
Measure the range of:
- Forward flexion
- Abduction
- External rotation
- Internal rotation
Measured: Preoperative and 24 months postoperatively.
Complication Rate
Number of cases with:
Stiffness Persistent pain Infection
Measured: Up to 24 months postoperatively
MRI Healing Status
Number of cases with complete healing in MRI
Measured: 12 months postoperatively
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Dec 2025
- Study start1 Oct 2019
- Primary completion30 Mar 2023
- Study completion30 Mar 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Partial Thickness Articular-Side Rotator Cuff TearsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Cairo UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 54 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mahmoud Ahmed El-Desouky, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07289659
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- N-383-2019
- Status last verified
- Dec 2025
- First submitted
- 15 Nov 2025
- Last updated
- 17 Dec 2025
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Dec 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Arthroscopic Repair of Partial Thickness Articular Side Rotator Cuff Tears Using Transtendon Versus Conversion Repair Techniques.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07289659
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- N-383-2019
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 54 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Oct 2019 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Mar 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Mar 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 17 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This prospective randomized clinical trial compared two arthroscopic techniques for repairing partial-thickness articular-side rotator cuff tears: transtendon repair and conversion repair. Eligible patients with symptomatic tears exceeding 50% of tendon thickness, confirmed by MRI and intraoperative assessment, were randomly assigned to either repair technique. Functional outcomes, range of motion, complications, and MRI healing were assessed up to 24 months postoperatively
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Conversion Repair | Active comparator | Procedure: Arthroscopic Conversion RepairPatients with PT-RCTs treated using the arthroscopic conversion technique. |
| Transtendon Repair | Active comparator | Procedure: Arthroscopic Transtendon RepairPatients with PT-RCTs treated using the arthroscopic transtendon repair technique. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Patients suffering symptomatic PT-RCTs exceeding 50% of the tendon thickness, documented by preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and confirmed by arthroscopy intraoperative.
- Failure of nonoperative management for at least 3 months.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Prior shoulder surgery.
- Severe concomitant pathologies including glenohumeral arthritis, advanced subscapularis tear, and biceps tendon rupture.
- Associated Bankart lesion.
- Patients with uncontrolled Diabetes mellites.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Arthroscopic Conversion RepairPatients undergo arthroscopic conversion repair, where the partial-thickness tear is converted to a full-thickness tear and repaired using standard arthroscopic techniques. | Procedure or surgery | Conversion Repair |
| Arthroscopic Transtendon RepairPatients undergo arthroscopic transtendon repair, preserving the intact bursal surface of the tendon while repairing the articular-side defect using suture anchors. | Procedure or surgery | Transtendon Repair |
Primary outcome
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) Score
Time frame: Baseline and 24 months postoperatively
Constant-Murley Score (CMS)
Time frame: Baseline and 24 months postoperatively
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for Pain
Time frame: Baseline and 24 months postoperatively
3 secondary outcomes
Range of Motion (ROM)
Time frame: Preoperative and 24 months postoperatively.
Complication Rate
Time frame: Up to 24 months postoperatively
MRI Healing Status
Time frame: 12 months postoperatively
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 Dec 2025.
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Arthroscopic Conversion Repair and Arthroscopic Transtendon Repair in people with Partial Thickness Articular-Side Rotator Cuff Tears, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Dec 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) Score (time frame: Baseline and 24 months postoperatively). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Dec 2025.