Rotator Cuff Injury to Surgery (RC-IS)
Effect of Surgical Wait Times on Outcomes of Rotator Cuff Surgery
Visão geral do estudo
Status
Condições
Intervenção / Tratamento
Descrição detalhada
Consented patients will undergo a pre-operative assessment conducted by a study physiotherapist, including the following: 1) demographic information (age, gender, height, weight, smoking status, employment, recreational activities, time of injury, etc.); 2) shoulder ROM, 3) shoulder strength using a handheld dynamometer, and 4) subjective shoulder-specific outcome measures which include the Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Score (WORC), American Shoulder and Elbow Score (ASES), and Simple Shoulder Test (SST). Measurement of tear size will also be documented by an experienced radiologist from the initial MRI or ultrasound.
Patients will undergo initial consultation with the orthopaedic surgeon to confirm suitability for surgical management. If deemed appropriate to continue as a participant, the individual participants will be randomized to one of the two study groups. If in the Expedited group, the patient will proceed to have rotator cuff repair surgery within 3 months of the initial consult with the sports medicine physician. If randomized to the Control or 'Typical Wait Time' Group, surgery will take place no earlier than 9 months and no later than 12 months after the sports medicine physician consult.
Just prior to surgery, a second diagnostic imaging test will take place, either ultrasound or MRI, to document progress in tear size and any secondary pathology in the control group. Diagnostic test findings will be confirmed intraoperatively. All rotator cuff repairs will be performed by one of four fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeons.
The control study group will be sent the subjective questionnaires at 8 week intervals while they are waiting for surgery. Post-surgery study follow-ups will take place at 6, 12, and 24 months for both groups. All patients will be provided with the same rehabilitation protocol including pain management, range of motion and strengthening exercises. The same data as that collected pre-surgery will be repeated as well as any occurrences of failure of the repair. Failure of the repair is defined as ongoing severe pain, limited ROM, and/or decreased strength. If a failure occurs, follow-ups will continue until 24 months following failure or 24 months following revision surgery, if performed.
Tipo de estudo
Estágio
- Não aplicável
Contactos e Locais
Locais de estudo
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Manitoba
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canadá, R3M3E4
- Pan Am Clinic
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Critérios de participação
Critérios de elegibilidade
Idades elegíveis para estudo
Aceita Voluntários Saudáveis
Gêneros Elegíveis para o Estudo
Descrição
Inclusion Criteria:
- Between the ages of 45 and 70 years old
- Acute full-thickness rotator cuff tear of supraspinatus an/or infraspinatus (as confirmed by appropriate diagnostic imagine)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Presence of a tear of the subscapularis and/or teres minor;
- Presence of a partial-thickness tear of the supraspinatus/infraspinatus;
- Patient has undergone previous RC surgery to the affected shoulder;
- Patient has an active WCB Claim or prior claim related to their shoulder;
- Previous major joint trauma, infection, or avascular necrosis;
- Chronic dislocation, inflammation, or degenerative glenohumeral arthropathy;
- Evidence of significant cuff arthropathy (superior glenohumeral translation and/or acromial erosion, as diagnosed by diagnostic imaging)
- Psychiatric illness, cognitive impairment, or other health condition (i.e. visual impairment) which precludes informed consent or renders the patient unable to complete study questionnaires
- Major medical illness where life expectancy is less than 2 years;
- Does not speak/read/understand English;
- No fixed address or means of contact;
- Unwillingness to complete necessary follow-ups
Plano de estudo
Como o estudo é projetado?
Detalhes do projeto
- Finalidade Principal: Tratamento
- Alocação: Randomizado
- Modelo Intervencional: Atribuição de grupo único
- Mascaramento: Nenhum (rótulo aberto)
Armas e Intervenções
Grupo de Participantes / Braço |
Intervenção / Tratamento |
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Comparador Ativo: Early Surgery
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Patient will proceed to have rotator cuff repair surgery within 3 months of the initial consult with the sport medicine physician.
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Experimental: Regular Wait Time
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Surgery will take place no earlier than 9 months and no later than 12 months after the sport medicine physician consult.
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O que o estudo está medindo?
Medidas de resultados primários
Medida de resultado |
Descrição da medida |
Prazo |
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Western Ontario Rotator Cuff
Prazo: 24 months
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WORC score questionnaire is a tool designed for self-assessment of shoulder function for patients with rotator cuff problems.
Difference between study arm outcomes will be assessed using pre-op WOSI score as a covariate
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24 months
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Medidas de resultados secundários
Medida de resultado |
Descrição da medida |
Prazo |
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American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES)
Prazo: 24 months
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The ASES assessment (patient report section) is a region-specific questionnaire designed for self-assessment of aspects of pain and function.
Difference between study arm outcomes will be assessed using pre-op ASES score as a covariate
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24 months
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Outras medidas de resultado
Medida de resultado |
Descrição da medida |
Prazo |
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Injury to Surgery Time
Prazo: 24 months
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Time will be calculated from initial injury to consultation to surgery.
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24 months
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Colaboradores e Investigadores
Patrocinador
Investigadores
- Investigador principal: Jeff Leiter, MSc, PhD, Pan Am Clinic
Datas de registro do estudo
Datas Principais do Estudo
Início do estudo
Conclusão Primária (Antecipado)
Conclusão do estudo (Antecipado)
Datas de inscrição no estudo
Enviado pela primeira vez
Enviado pela primeira vez que atendeu aos critérios de CQ
Primeira postagem (Estimativa)
Atualizações de registro de estudo
Última Atualização Postada (Real)
Última atualização enviada que atendeu aos critérios de controle de qualidade
Última verificação
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Outros números de identificação do estudo
- B2012:112
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