Abstract
A search for clinical trials was conducted in four different registries in a retrospective cohort study. Nontherapeutic studies, trials based on rehabilitation or anesthesia, or studies that had not completed recruitment and analysis before 2022 were excluded. The studies were classified according to their topic of interest, status in the registry, and funding. The sample size and study methods were also documented.
The existence of an indexed publication in PubMed and EMBASE was verified, along with the final sample size included and the type of study. The corresponding authors of unpublished studies were contacted to explore the fate of the research project. The reasons for trial discontinuation were registered.
Aim
To analyze the publication rate and discontinuation percentage of registered trials involving rotator cuff pathology.
Intended Impact of the Study
Current clinical evidence on rotator cuff therapies may be incomplete or biased, potentially leading to misinformed treatment decisions.
The discontinuation rate may warrant a more cautious interpretation of systematic reviews on rotator cuff tears.
Project Lead
Project Collaborators
Carlos Torrens
Mireia Vinas-Noguera
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Study Design(s)
Other Designs: A search for clinical trials was conducted in four different registries in a retrospective cohort study