A Study of Upper Limb Function and Movement in Older Patients with Rotator Cuff Tears

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to determine the upper limb movement and control strategies for older adults with a rotator cuff tear and to compare how they may be different from measures from older adults without a rotator cuff tear.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

Adults aged ≥55yrs

Participants with Rotator Cuff Tear

Have a confirmed full-thickness or major (i.e. tear >50% tendon thickness) partial-thickness tear on the right (dominant) side

Participants without Rotator Cuff Tear

Must be right hand dominant

Exclusion Criteria:

Must not have any underlying condition that could be exacerbated by physical testing (e.g. COPD)
No musculoskeletal injuries, neuromuscular disorders (e.g. stroke, Parkinson’s disease)
Have not experienced shoulder pain in the 3 months prior to study participation
Any other history of shoulder injury, glenohumeral osteoarthritis, or previous shoulder surgery on the right side

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status
Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Bryan Ganter, M.D.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Bryan Ganter, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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