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NCT03295994 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Operative Versus Non-Operative Treatment for Atraumatic Rotator Cuff Tears
A NA study, sponsored by University of Michigan.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 187
- Enrollment target
NCT03295994: Completed NA study, sponsored by University of Michigan.
NCT03295994 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Michigan. The registered enrollment target is 187 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (87% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03295994, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Michigan.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 187 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Rotator cuff tears are one of the most common reasons to seek musculoskeletal care in the United States and one of the fastest growing ambulatory surgery procedures. However, data on comparison of operative versus non-operative treatment is lacking and urgently needed.
Primary Outcome
SPADI is a composite pain and function measure. The scale range is from 0 to 100, with 0 being best, and 100 being worst.
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Physical Therapy
- PROCEDURE Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Surgery
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 187 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-03-19 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-02-28 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03295994 record still lists
NCT03295994 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 187 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (87% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Physical Therapy is the first listed.
NCT03295994 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03295994 about?
NCT03295994 is a clinical study titled "Operative Versus Non-Operative Treatment for Atraumatic Rotator Cuff Tears". Rotator cuff tears are one of the most common reasons to seek musculoskeletal care in the United States and one of the fastest growing ambulatory surgery procedures. However, data on comparison of operative versus non-operative treatment is lacking and urgently needed.
What is the current status of trial NCT03295994?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 187 participants. The study started on 2018-03-19. Estimated completion is 2025-02-28.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03295994?
The interventions under investigation include: Physical Therapy (PROCEDURE), Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Surgery (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03295994?
This trial is sponsored by University of Michigan, which has 1,327 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT03295994's enrollment target sits among peer trials
187 579th of 2000 higher than 1,422 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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