Clinical Trials

Dr. Cole and RUSH University Medical Center are committed to providing patients with the full range of contemporary treatment options, including the latest minimally invasive procedures. Below is a brief description of a variety of ongoing research studies. If you would like more information about them, you can feel free to call the office or inquire about them at your next visit. All research studies have been approved by the Institutional Review Board at RUSH University Medical Center. Involvement in any fashion is purely elective and patients will undergo a thorough informed consent process. Patient information is strictly confidential and will only be used for research purposes.

Cole Research Summary 2007

Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

Prospective Study: For patients scheduled to have arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs, we encourage you to participate in regularly scheduled follow-up visits (6-month, 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year). Your progress will be carefully monitored through self-assessment and physical examination. This procedure is relatively new, and the prospective studies may contribute to the management of this and related conditions.

Normal Shoulder Function

A survey is performed that includes subjective and objective data to quantify shoulder function. We believe that there are a few variables that may influence the outcome of the score, namely age, sex, and hand dominance. We are currently collecting data from patients with normal shoulders to create a database sufficient to describe normal shoulder function to better understand disease processes.

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