Connective Tissue Matrix (CTM) Compared to Corticosteroid Injections: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
The goal of the study is to see which is better at treating patients which rotator cuff tendinopathy (RCT): a single injection of Connective Tissue Matrix boost (CTM) or a steroid shot. Patients will be randomized (like flipping a coin) to the treatment. Patients and researchers will be blinded (not know) what group the patients are in. Patients will come back to the study clinic at 6 weeks, 3 months and 6 months after the shot to answer questionnaires, have a physical exam, and complete physical function tests to check their shoulder.
• Patients aged 18-80 years old with rotator cuff tendinopathy
• A corticosteroid or CTM-type injection was determined by the clinician to be the proper medical treatment course and patient is willing to undergo the injection