Shoulder patch for rotator cuff tears
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN79844053 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN79844053 |
| ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT) | NCT02049684 |
| Protocol serial number | OR11/10063 |
| Sponsor | Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Funders | Leeds Teaching Hospitals Charitable Foundation (UK), NIHR Leeds Musculoskeletal Biomedical Research Unit (UK) |
- Submission date
- 15/10/2014
- Registration date
- 30/12/2014
- Last edited
- 09/04/2020
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Surgery
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
Rotator cuff tears (injury to the muscle or tendons which stabilise the shoulder) are one of the most common conditions affecting the shoulder. Small and medium sized rotator cuff tears can be managed with arthroscopic or keyhole surgery. Very large or massive tears are difficult to operate on and often have poor rates of healing. As a result surgeons have investigated the use of products to improve the outcome of surgery on massive tears. This study is testing a new product, called a patch, which is hoped will improve the outcome of surgery for massive rotator cuff tears. The patch provides a scaffold to support the muscles of the rotator cuff. Studies of rotator cuff surgery using similar patches have found that recovery is improved and there is a lower rate of post-surgical problems. The aim of this study is to look at the effect of the patch on the muscles in the shoulder and to look at whether using the patch improves pain and the clinical function of the shoulder after surgery.
Who can participate?
Participants who are at least 18 years old and with massive rotator cuff tears
What does the study involve?
Participants decide, together with their surgeon, whether to have patch-assisted surgery or standard treatment (either standard surgery or non-surgical management, which involves physiotherapy). They have a scan of their shoulder to look at the muscle damage in the shoulder before and after their treatment. Participants are also asked to fill in some questionnaires about their shoulder function and pain, before and after their treatment.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
There is no direct benefit to people taking part in the study. However, it is hoped this study will provide information to help improve future treatment of massive rotator cuff tears. There are no direct risks to taking part in study. No medications, including analgesics or anti-inflammatories, are withheld and treatment (surgery or physiotherapy) is not delayed in any way. Participants have an MRI scan which can be claustrophobic, but the scan can be stopped at any time if the participant is not happy. MRI scans are very safe and give no radiation.
Where is the study run from?
Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust (UK)
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
September 2013 to June 2015
Who is funding the study?
1. Leeds Teaching Hospitals Charitable Foundation (UK)
2. NIHR Leeds Musculoskeletal Biomedical Research Unit (UK)
Who is the main contact?
Mr Roger Hackney
r.hackney@nhs.net
Contact information
Scientific
Chapel Allerton Hospital
Leeds
LS7 4SA
United Kingdom
 ORCID ID |
0000-0002-9917-1269 |
|---|---|
| Phone | +44(0)113 392 4878 |
| S.R.Kingsbury@leeds.ac.uk |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Exploratory study |
| Secondary study design | Non randomised study |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | Shoulder PAtch for Rotator Cuff tears: an exploratory study |
| Study acronym | SPARC |
| Study objectives | Use of a synthetic graft to augment rotator cuff repairs will provide better improvement of clinical function of the shoulder compared to conservative treatment. |
| Ethics approval(s) | NRES Committee Yorkshire & The Humber - Leeds West, 04/03/2013, ref: 13/YH/0030 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Massive rotator cuff tears |
| Intervention | Patients will either undergo augmented patch-assisted rotator cuff repair or conservative treatment, which may include standard surgery or non-surgical management. Treatment decision will be made by the surgeon together with the patient. |
| Intervention type | Device |
| Phase | Not Applicable |
| Drug / device / biological / vaccine name(s) | |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Clinical outcomes (baseline, 6 weeks, 6 months): |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
This is an exploratory study, therefore there are no defined primary and secondary outcome measures |
| Completion date | 01/11/2017 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 60 |
| Total final enrolment | 68 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. All patients who are considered for patch repair 2. Ultrasound or surgery confirming massive rotator full thickness tear 3. Unacceptable pain and disability following conservative treatment or previous surgery that has failed |
| Key exclusion criteria | 1. History of infection 2. Neurological condition that affects the shoulder girdle 3. Presence of rotator cuff arthropathy 4. Subjects with inability to give informed consent 5. Pregnancy or lactation 6. Malignancy 7. Age less than 18 years 8. Subjects currently participating in other research studies 9. Subjects with the following contra-indications to MRI scanning will not have an MR scan but may be asked to have alternative imaging, for example ultrasound: 9.1. Pacemakers 9.2. Surgical clips within the head 9.3. Certain inner ear implants 9.4. Neuro-electrical stimulators 9.5. Metal fragments within the eye or head 9.6. Pregnant or breastfeeding women |
| Date of first enrolment | 17/09/2013 |
| Date of final enrolment | 30/06/2015 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United Kingdom
- England
Study participating centre
LS7 4SA
United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | Yes |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Available on request |
| IPD sharing plan | The datasets generated during and/or analysed during the current study are/will be available upon request from Sarah Kingsbury (s.r.kingsbury@leeds.ac.uk) |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | results | 07/04/2020 | 09/04/2020 | Yes | No |
| HRA research summary | 28/06/2023 | No | No | ||
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
Editorial Notes
09/04/2020: The following changes were made to the trial record:
1. Publication reference added.
2. The total final enrolment was added.
17/04/2019: The following changes have been made:
1. The scientific contact has been changed from Mr Roger Hackney to Dr Sarah Kingsbury.
2. The intention to publish date has been changed from 01/09/2018 to 31/10/2019.
15/04/2019: The Clinicaltrials.gov number has been added.
19/10/2018: The overall trial end date was updated from 01/09/2017 to 01/11/2017.
05/06/2017: The following changes were made to the trial record:
1. The overall trial end date was changed from 30/10/2014 to 01/09/2017.
2. Publication and dissemination plan and IPD sharing statement added.
