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The SPARC study is a multicentre feasibility study designed to inform a future definitive randomised trial in older adults with massive irreparable rotator cuff tears (MIRCTs). The study focuses on the real-world NHS delivery of joint-preserving surgical care and will test the feasibility, acceptability and deliverability of a future trial comparing partial repair with debridement.

We are seeking NHS elective shoulder units with experience in the assessment and surgical management of rotator cuff tears in older adults. SPARC is designed to run across a mix of tertiary referral centres and district general hospitals, reflecting the diversity of real-world NHS practice and helping ensure that findings are generalisable across settings. The feasibility study is planned across five NHS sites.

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If you are interested in recruiting for SPARC, please get in touch using the form below and include your role and NHS Trust in your message.

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