This trial is enrolling 24 individuals with chronic spinal cord injury to test the effect of adipose (fat) tissue injections on shoulder pain due to rotator cuff disease. Autologous (each persons own cells) adipose tissue injection is a new intervention for joint pain and soft tissue injury. If included, participants will either receive either: micro-fragmented adipose tissue (MFAT); or a corticosteroid. Injections will be guided by ultrasound into the shoulder. both groups will participate in a shoulder stretching program. Final testing for shoulder pain and structural changes within the shoulder (using ultra sound) will be performed after 6 months.
Traumatic
Non-traumatic
Type
Details
-participants will be randomized to receive either 1) MFAT or 2) Dexamethasone injection under direct ultrasound guidance into the lesion area (shoulder). Both groups will participate in a stretching protocol. -Clinical and self-reported measures on pain, pathology and global impression of change will be assessed after 6 months
Main benefits
Pain
Additional benefits
Arm/hand function
General health
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
Wings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
Learn moreWings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
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