Physicians at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR) are recruiting patients with rotator cuff injuries to participate in a clinical trial using stem cell injections. Surgeons involved in the study include: Brian Cole, M.D. Anthony Romeo, M.D., and Nikhil Verma, M.D.
To participate, patients must be between 18 and 70 years of age, willing to undergo an initial evaluation and imaging to find out if pain is caused by a rotator cuff injury and intending to be a candidate for surgical rotator cuff repair.
The treatment under investigation involves removing stem cells from the patient’s body and transplanting them into another part of the body where it is believed they will produce more stem cells. Past studies conducted at MOR have shown that stem cells used during rotator cuff surgery improve the tendon healing process and decrease the likelihood of the tendon’s tearing again. The purpose of the study is to learn more about how stem cells affect the healing process for patients with injuries to their rotator cuffs.
The rotator cuff consists of four muscles responsible for moving and stabilizing the shoulder joint. These muscles and surrounding ligaments can tear. Early treatments are often non-surgical, such as ice, anti-inflammatories or cortisone injections.
If these fail to provide relief from pain, surgeons may perform arthroscopic surgery to reattach torn tendons to the bone. Patients interested in participating in the study may call (312) 361-2104 or: email shoulderstemcells@rushortho.com.
I have been diagnosed with a 3 cm tear in my right rotator cuff tendon. I also have bicep tendondisis. I had an MRI done 3 weeks ago and have consulted 2 ortho drs. who both prescribed surgery. I have been looking into stem cell research and clinical trials for mesenchymal stem cell augmentation and found out about this clinical trial thru the U.S. national institute of Health. I would like to talk to someone about becoming a participant.
Thank you.’
Lenny
My husband needs surgery, we are in Los Angeles
I have 3 tears in my rotator cuff, one is full thickness, 6mm I believe. I would love more information on your trials ,\.
Thank you
My rotator cuff is tore, I am 62 years of age. I would like some information on stem cell clinical trials.
I have a torn rotator cuff. I would like to participate.
I just had a MRI, Partial rotator cuff thickness tear distal supraspinous tendon along the articular surface involving 50% thickness, I live in Florida. I would like to participate.
I have head 4 Stem Cell injection in both shoulders and can get the ultrasound pictures. I could see the improvemenrts from first to last follow ups. I have now haveing difficult getting my arms above my shoulders. I would like to be in your trail group.
Thank you ahead for your consideration. My last injections in 2016.
Terry Smith
I had a rotator cuff injury May 11,2019 and ended up with 2 full thickness tears. I would like to participate in your stem cell trial
Regards
Maureen