Arthroscopic Partial Repair vs. Superior Capsular Reconstruction for Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: A Pilot Randomized and Controlled Trial

PI: Patrick Henry

Local PI: Moin Khan

Co-PI: Jay Moro

The SCR trial seeks to improve the management of patients suffering from massive irreparable rotator cuff tears. Despite several available surgical options, no level 1 evidence or randomized clinical trials have been performed in this patient population to date. Arthroscopic partial rotator cuff repair (PRCR) is arguably the gold-standard surgical option with the longest record of use. The new technique of superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) has also emerged with early biochemical and small case series showing promising results. Our goal is to perform a multicenter pilot RCT to evaluate the effectiveness of SCR compared to arthroscopic partial repair in patients with massive irreparable rotator cuff tears. This would be pivotal in terms of supporting informed decision making in this difficult clinical scenario. This pilot study will help establish the feasibility of a larger trial, compare the safety profile of the proposed procedures, and provide an estimate of the preliminary effectiveness.

Funding Received: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

For more information, visit: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03617562