The primary objectives of this study were to evaluate the safety of adult Adipose-Derived Stem Cell (ADRC) injection into partial thickness rotator cuff tears as indicated through adverse event rate and efficacy of pain and function through Rand short form-36 questionnaire and ASES Shoulder Score health questionnaires.~The secondary objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of adult ADRC injection into partial thickness rotator cuff tears through MRIs pre-and post-injection for the therapeutics intent to treat a rotator cuff injury.~Patients enrolled on this study received either ADRC (i.e., investigational treatment group) or TAU (i.e., control group). The investigational treatment group underwent a small liposuction procedure and received rotator cuff repair treatment with an ultrasound-guided injection of 5cc ADRCs into the point of injury. The control group received a 5cc cortisone injection. All patients, regardless of treatment, were followed up as indicated on the schedule of events table in the clinical study protocol.~Two clinical trial sites (Sioux Falls, SD and Fargo ND) enrolled subjects in this study.
This is a prospective, randomized, multi-site, safety and efficacy study in subjects with rotator cuff injuries.~Patients will fall into two categories: treatment group (12 subjects) and non-treatment or control group (six subjects). The treatment group will undergo a small liposuction procedure and receive rotator cuff repair treatment with an ultrasound-guided injection of 5cc adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) into the point of injury. The control group will receive a 5cc cortisone injection into the point of injury