๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-26

Zimmer ActivBraid Rotator Cuff Repair (RCR) Study (NCT06971497)

Cleveland Clinic ActivBraid Rotator Cuff Repair (RCR) Study

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic

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

We will enroll up to 65 patients undergoing primary arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (RCR) using ActivBraidโ„ขCollagen Co-Braid suture (Zimmer Biomet) and evaluate RCR healing as well as shoulder range of motion, strength, and patient-reported outcomes at 6m, 1y and 2y.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Cleveland Clinic โ€” Cleveland, Ohio

Age range: 18 Years to 75 Years

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 (2 Sites)

  • Cleveland Clinic โ€” Cleveland, Ohio
  • Cleveland Clinic โ€” Cleveland, Ohio

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (216) 408-7930

Email: derwink@ccf.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

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. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  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.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—