Rotator Cuff TearNCT05906004
Post-Market Clinical Follow-up (PMCF) Study of the Pitch-Patch for the Augmentation or Reinforcement of the Rotator Cuff
An observational study of Rotator Cuff Tear and Rotator Cuff Tears, run by Xiros Ltd at 1 site in United Kingdom.
Trial summary
This is a clinical investigation study. It will verify the long-term safety and performance of the Pitch-Patch when implanted to reinforce partially repairable rotator cuff tears and used as described by the manufacturer's instructions. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 16 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Rotator Cuff Tear, Rotator Cuff Tears, Rotator Cuff Tears of the Shoulder
- What is being tested?
- Pitch-Patch
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- How many people
- 37 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited Kingdom
- Study dates
- 16 Jun 2026to Dec 2029
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 16 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Rotator cuff tear treated with Pitch-Patch for augmentation or reinforcement of the rotator cuff.
Who may be able to join
- Patient has been treated using a Pitch-Patch device for augmentation or reinforcement of the rotator cuff 2-2.5years prior to enrolment.
- Patient has a baseline Constant Murley Score (CMS), assessed within 30 days prior to implantation of the device.
- Patient must be 16 years old or above.
- Patient is willing to participate in the study, and having been informed of the nature of the study, has provided written informed consent as approved by the Ethics Committee (EC).
Who cannot join
- The Pitch-Patch has been used outside its intended use.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
United Kingdom1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Reading Shoulder Unit
Reading, RG1 6UZ
Ofer Levy
Ofer Levy
About this study
This is a clinical investigation study. It will verify the long-term safety and performance of the Pitch-Patch when implanted to reinforce partially repairable rotator cuff tears and used as described by the manufacturer's instructions.
The medical device in this study is already on the market and is manufactured by Xiros Ltd.
Read more
The Pitch-Patch is a single-use polyester prosthesis available in two sizes (30x20mm and 35x25mm). It is reinforced around the perimeter and around each eyelet to provide strength and stability to the device and repair.
The study will collect data on patients who meet the entry criteria and have received the device.
This is a single-armed study, meaning all patients will have a Pitch-Patch. The total length of the study is expected to be 3 years.
A minimum of 37 patients will be enrolled into the study. Patients will be enrolled at a study specific follow up visit 2-2.5 years after implant, and data for baseline, procedure, and other time points prior to 2 years (3month, 6month, and 1 year post surgery) will be collected retrospectively from medical records if available.
Read the detailed description
This is a clinical investigation study with both a prospective and retrospective study design. It will verify the long-term safety and performance of the Pitch-Patch when implanted to reinforce partially repairable rotator cuff tears and used as described by the manufacturer's instructions.
The medical device in this study is already on the market and is manufactured by Xiros Ltd.
The Pitch-Patch is a single-use polyester prosthesis available in two sizes (30x20mm and 35x25mm). It is reinforced around the perimeter and around each eyelet to provide strength and stability to the device and repair.
The study will collect data on patients who meet the entry criteria and have received the device.
This is a single-armed study, meaning all patients will have a Pitch-Patch. The total length of the study is expected to be 3 years.
A minimum of 37 patients will be enrolled into the study. Patients will be enrolled at a study specific follow up visit 2-2.5 years after implant, and data for baseline, procedure, and other time points prior to 2 years (3month, 6month, and 1 year post surgery) will be collected retrospectively from medical records if available.
- Conditions
- Rotator Cuff Tear, Rotator Cuff Tears, Rotator Cuff Tears of the Shoulder, Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Being tested
- Pitch-Patch
- Keywords
- Rotator Cuff Reinforcement, Rotator Cuff Repair, Pitch-Patch, Xiros, Rotator Cuff Augmentation
- Medical subject headings
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Pitch-PatchDevice
Pitch-Patch device used for rotator cuff augmentation/ reinforcement.
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Constant Murley Score (CMS)
The primary performance endpoint is the change in the CMS from baseline (if available) and between post-surgery timepoints up to at least 2 years after surgery.
CMS comprises of 4 parts: Pain reported by the patient (max 15 points), activities of daily living reported by patient (max 20 points), range of movement assess by the examiner (max 40 points), and strength assessed by the examiner (max 25 points).
Scores range from 0 to 100. Better functioning shoulders will have a greater number of points, up to a maximum of 100 points.
Measured: 2 years
Device Related or Procedure Related Adverse Events
Device related and/ or procedure related adverse events up to at least 2 years after surgery
Measured: 2 years
Secondary outcomes (6)
Re-tear Rate
Number of re-tear events as assessed by radiographical imaging (e.g., MRI, Ultrasound)
Measured: 2 years
Constant Murley Score (subscale)
Change in CMS subscale scores (pain, activities of daily living, strength, and range of movement) from baseline and between post-surgery timepoints.
CMS subscales: Pain reported by the patient (max 15 points), activities of daily living reported by patient (max 20 points), range of movement assess by the examiner (max 40 points), and strength assessed by the examiner (max 25 points).
The higher the score, the higher the shoulder function.
Measured: 2 years
Normal Daily Work/ Normal Recreational Activities
Ability to perform normal daily work and normal recreational activities measured by CMS post-surgery.
A subscale for Constant Murley Score, reported by the patient. Points range from 0-20, the higher the score, the higher the ability to perform normal daily work/ recreational activities.
Measured: 2 years
Tegner Score
Change in Tegner Score from pre-injury and pre-surgery to post-surgery and between post-surgery timepoints.
The Tegner activity is a scale to identify graded level of activity of a patient. The scale ranges from 0 (very low level of activity) to 10 (extremely active). A score greater than 6 is only achievable with participation in sport.
Measured: 2 years
Subjective Shoulder Value
Change in Subjective Shoulder Value (SSV) score from baseline and between post-surgery timepoints.
SSV is measured on a percentage scale from 0% to 100%, with a higher percentage reflecting a subjective feel of a normal shoulder.
Measured: 2 years
Tissue Integration into the Pitch Patch
Tissue integration into the Pitch Patch will be assessed up to the 2 year time point and categorised into 'yes' or 'no' by the examiner. Tissue integration can be assessed from the following:
- Radiological data
- Histological data
- Photographic data
Measured: 2 years
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted15 Jun 2023
- Study start16 Jun 2026
- Primary completionNov 2029 (estimated)
- Study completionDec 2029 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Rotator Cuff TearStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Other
- Enrolment
- 37 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Xiros Ltd
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05906004
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- CRE 031
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 25 May 2023
- Last updated
- 4 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 4 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Post-Market Clinical Follow-up (PMCF) Study of the Pitch-Patch for the Augmentation or Reinforcement of the Rotator Cuff
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05906004
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- CRE 031
- Conditions
- Rotator Cuff Tear, Rotator Cuff Tears, Rotator Cuff Tears of the Shoulder, Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Keywords
- Rotator Cuff Reinforcement, Rotator Cuff Repair, Pitch-Patch, Xiros, Rotator Cuff Augmentation
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 37 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Xiros LtdIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 16 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Nov 2029 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Dec 2029 (estimated)
- First posted
- 15 Jun 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This is a clinical investigation study. It will verify the long-term safety and performance of the Pitch-Patch when implanted to reinforce partially repairable rotator cuff tears and used as described by the manufacturer's instructions.
The medical device in this study is already on the market and is manufactured by Xiros Ltd.
The Pitch-Patch is a single-use polyester prosthesis available in two sizes (30x20mm and 35x25mm). It is reinforced around the perimeter and around each eyelet to provide strength and stability to the device and repair.
The study will collect data on patients who meet the entry criteria and have received the device.
This is a single-armed study, meaning all patients will have a Pitch-Patch. The total length of the study is expected to be 3 years.
A minimum of 37 patients will be enrolled into the study. Patients will be enrolled at a study specific follow up visit 2-2.5 years after implant, and data for baseline, procedure, and other time points prior to 2 years (3month, 6month, and 1 year post surgery) will be collected retrospectively from medical records if available.
Detailed description
This is a clinical investigation study with both a prospective and retrospective study design. It will verify the long-term safety and performance of the Pitch-Patch when implanted to reinforce partially repairable rotator cuff tears and used as described by the manufacturer's instructions.
The medical device in this study is already on the market and is manufactured by Xiros Ltd.
The Pitch-Patch is a single-use polyester prosthesis available in two sizes (30x20mm and 35x25mm). It is reinforced around the perimeter and around each eyelet to provide strength and stability to the device and repair.
The study will collect data on patients who meet the entry criteria and have received the device.
This is a single-armed study, meaning all patients will have a Pitch-Patch. The total length of the study is expected to be 3 years.
A minimum of 37 patients will be enrolled into the study. Patients will be enrolled at a study specific follow up visit 2-2.5 years after implant, and data for baseline, procedure, and other time points prior to 2 years (3month, 6month, and 1 year post surgery) will be collected retrospectively from medical records if available.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Other
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 16 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Rotator cuff tear treated with Pitch-Patch for augmentation or reinforcement of the rotator cuff.
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Patient has been treated using a Pitch-Patch device for augmentation or reinforcement of the rotator cuff 2-2.5years prior to enrolment.
- Patient has a baseline Constant Murley Score (CMS), assessed within 30 days prior to implantation of the device.
- Patient must be 16 years old or above.
- Patient is willing to participate in the study, and having been informed of the nature of the study, has provided written informed consent as approved by the Ethics Committee (EC).
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- The Pitch-Patch has been used outside its intended use.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Pitch-PatchPitch-Patch device used for rotator cuff augmentation/ reinforcement. | Device | – |
Primary outcome
Constant Murley Score (CMS)
Time frame: 2 years
The primary performance endpoint is the change in the CMS from baseline (if available) and between post-surgery timepoints up to at least 2 years after surgery. CMS comprises of 4 parts: Pain reported by the patient (max 15 points), activities of daily living reported by patient (max 20 points), range of movement assess by the examiner (max 40 points), and strength assessed by the examiner (max 25 points). Scores range from 0 to 100. Better functioning shoulders will have a greater number of points, up to a maximum of 100 points.
Device Related or Procedure Related Adverse Events
Time frame: 2 years
Device related and/ or procedure related adverse events up to at least 2 years after surgery
6 secondary outcomes
Re-tear Rate
Time frame: 2 years
Constant Murley Score (subscale)
Time frame: 2 years
Normal Daily Work/ Normal Recreational Activities
Time frame: 2 years
Tegner Score
Time frame: 2 years
Subjective Shoulder Value
Time frame: 2 years
Tissue Integration into the Pitch Patch
Time frame: 2 years
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 4 Sep 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Rotator Cuff Tear and Rotator Cuff Tears, run by Xiros Ltd at 1 site in United Kingdom.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United Kingdom. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Lisa Cook (+44 (0) 113 238 7200, lisa.cook@xiros.co.uk), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Constant Murley Score (CMS) (time frame: 2 years). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 4 Sep 2026.