Rotator Cuff Tear
Conditions
Keywords
Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT), RCT, rotator cuff tear, NSAIDs, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, rotator cuff repair
Brief summary
The main purpose of the study is to determine the effect of Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) on the healing process after a rotator cuff repair procedure.
Detailed description
Furthermore, the study will also determine the rate of narcotic medications use and the retear rate after a rotator cuff repair procedure.
Interventions
PROCEDURERotator cuff repair
Arthroscopic procedure
DRUGIbuprofen, Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen, Omeprazole
In addition to pain medication after the procedure patients will receive Ibuprofen and Omeprazole. Omeprazole is given to minimize the gastrointestinal side effects of Ibuprofen.
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen is given for pain control after the surgery.
Sponsors
University of Chicago
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
45 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* rotator cuff tear * age 45-75 years
Exclusion criteria
* diabetes * pregnancy * chronic kidney disease * liver cirrhosis * hematologic malignancy * alcohol abusing * drug abusing
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) Shoulder Score | one year | The scale measures pain from 0 to 10 and also includes a questionnaire for assessing the activity of daily living. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound evaluation of retear rate | one year | Ultrasound evaluation of retear rate at 6 months after the procedure |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed