The Impact of Psychological Factors on the Outcome of Surgical Repair for Rotator Cuff
Launched by UNITY HEALTH TORONTO · Jan 10, 2017
Trial Information
Current as of April 30, 2025
Unknown status
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ClinConnect Summary
This study will take place at multiple centres across the University of Toronto network.
The primary outcome of interest will be the Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index (WORC) measured at one year following surgery. The WORC is a disease specific, quality of life measurement tool with 21 questions separated into 5 domains: physical symptoms, sports/recreation, work, lifestyle, and emotion. Secondary outcomes of interest will be the Constant Murley Score (CMS), which relies on subjective as well as objective components of scoring, and the EQ-5D-5L which will be used as a general measure of h...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Males and females aged 35-80
- • Symptomatic, full-thickness tear of the rotator cuff, confirmed by MRI examination
- • Patients undergoing rotator cuff repair
- • Symptoms must have been present for 3 or more months
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Patients undergoing subacromial decompression alone
- • Glenohumeral arthritis of Grade 2 or higher
- • Patients undergoing revision surgery
- • Patients receiving Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) benefits
- • Neurologic disorder affecting the upper extremity
- • Injury to the rotator cuff sustained as a result of polytrauma, or any other significant injuries sustained that the treating surgeon believes will have an effect on the recovery from rotator cuff repair surgery
- • Patients involved in a legal case/proceedings or seeking legal advice related to the injury sustained to the rotator cuff
About Unity Health Toronto
Unity Health Toronto is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, advancing medical research, and fostering education in the field of health sciences. Comprising St. Michael's Hospital, St. Joseph's Health Centre, and Providence Healthcare, Unity Health integrates a diverse range of clinical services and innovative research initiatives. The organization is committed to improving health outcomes through collaborative partnerships and community engagement, while upholding the highest standards of ethics and integrity in its clinical trials and research endeavors. By focusing on patient-centered approaches, Unity Health Toronto aims to drive advancements in healthcare and contribute to the well-being of the communities it serves.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Aaron Nauth, MD, FRCSC
Principal Investigator
Unity Health Toronto
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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