๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-19

E-CEL UVEC Cells as an Adjunct Cell Therapy for the Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair in Adults (NCT04057833)

A Phase 1 Open-Label, Single-Center Investigator Initiated Trial (IIT) of E-CEL UVEC Cells as an Adjunct Cell Therapy for the Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair in Adults

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase1 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This is a phase 1b investigator-initiated clinical trial that will evaluate the safety and feasibility of E-CEL UVECยฎ cells with the aim of improving outcomes for patients with full-thickness rotator cuff tears who undergo arthroscopic surgical repair. Allogeneic E-CEL UVEC cells will be delivered to the tendon repair site and to the muscle adjacent to the tendon repair site.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Hospital for Special Surgery โ€” New York, New York

Age range: 45 Years to 70 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Hospital for Special Surgery โ€” New York, New York

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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