Comparison of Two Surgical Techniques for Open Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis

Launched by STANFORD UNIVERSITY · Jan 21, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying two different surgical techniques for a procedure called biceps tenodesis, which is done to treat problems with the biceps tendon in the shoulder. Participants who are 18 years or older and are experiencing pain or issues with their biceps tendon, possibly along with shoulder problems, may be eligible to join the study. However, those under 18 or with a history of previous injuries or surgeries to the biceps tendon will not be included.

If you decide to participate, you'll be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will have the standard procedure using one anchor to secure the tendon, while the other group will use two smaller anchors. Regardless of the group, both methods are safe and commonly used. After the surgery, you'll have some special imaging done to track the position of a small marker placed on the tendon at different times, including two weeks and six months after the surgery, to help the researchers understand how well each technique works.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Participant age 18 and above who would otherwise indicated for biceps tenodesis due to biceps tendinopathy with or without associated rotator cuff pathology
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Participant under the age of 18 will be excluded from the study as there is no indication to perform this procedure in children.
• • Any participant who had previous surgery or injury to their biceps or biceps tendon will be excluded.