Evaluation of the "ST500 SINGLE- DOSE GEL" in Patients With Symptomatic Long Head of the Biceps Tendon Injury
Long Head of Biceps Rupture
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Long Head of Biceps Rupture focused on measuring Long Head of Biceps, Long Head of Biceps Tendon Injury, Hyaluronic Acid, Peptides, LHBT injury, Constant-Murley Score
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Male or Female, aged ≥18 years at the time of the signature of ICF. Unilateral or bilateral LHBT injury of mild or moderate severity (CMS ≤ 70). Willing to follow all study procedures, including attending all site visits, tests and examinations. Willing to participate in the study and sign the ICF. Exclusion Criteria: Other - different - clinical conditions of the shoulder requiring surgical intervention as well as full rotator cuff tears and LHBT lesions classified as Type IV, V, or VI. Previous shoulder(s) surgery. Infective or inflammatory processes near the area of treatment. Damaged skin in the area of treatment. Ongoing cutaneous allergies. Serious and chronical pathological skin conditions (i.e., rosacea, psoriasis, vitiligo) including diagnosticated cancer with/without ongoing antitumor therapy. Allergy to device components (Sodium hyaluronate; SH-Polypeptide-29; SH-Tripeptide-1; Demineralized water; Glycerin; Propylene glycol; Ethylhexylglycerin; Panthenol; PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil; Sodium hydroxide; Xanthan gum; Phenoxyethanol; Benzoic Acid; Carbomer; Dehydroacetic Acid; Disodium EDTA). Any other systemic or local therapy for the treatment of LHBT injury (only physiotherapy is allowed). Any other systemic or local therapy (e.g. corticosteroids) for the treatment of other inflammatory diseases (e.g. dermatitis, acute or chronic bronchitis, gastroenteritis, etc.) or painful states (e.g. headache, dental abscess, etc.) that may interfere with the clinical course of LHBT injury under treatment with the medical device ST500 (only the use of paracetamol, according the procedures described in the protocol, is allowed to treat the painful state related to LHBT injury). High consumption of analgesic drugs for the painful state upon clinician judgement (i.e., NSAIDs + opioid or NSAIDs + steroids). Immune system illnesses. Uncontrolled systemic diseases. Known drug and/or alcohol abuse. Mental incapacity that precludes adequate understanding or cooperation. Participation in another investigational study. Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Sites / Locations
- Ospedale Luini Confalonieri
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Other
ST500 single-dose gel
The treatment is performed twice weekly for 6 weeks.