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Can metal plates restore shoulder function after a bad break?

NCT ID NCT05703958

Disease control Sponsor: Exactech Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 16, 2026 · Last updated Sep 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are collecting data on people who receive Equinoxe proximal humerus fracture plates, a type of hardware used to repair broken upper arm bones near the shoulder. The study follows participants for up to 10 years after surgery, tracking shoulder motion, pain, and daily function through standard questionnaires. The goal is to understand how well the plates perform and hold up over time in real-world use.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Equinoxe Proximal Humerus Fracture Plate, a metal plate and screws used to repair broken upper arm bones near the shoulder
What this could lead to
If the plates hold up well, doctors could have clearer long-term evidence on how well this hardware restores shoulder movement and eases pain after a serious shoulder fracture.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a controlled experiment, so it cannot prove the plate causes better outcomes. Results may not apply to all patients, and some people may still have stiffness, pain, or need further surgery.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 151 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Apr 2023

Expected to finish

Sep 2034

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patients undergoing ORIF surgery who meet eligibility criteria - Patients who consent to participate to return for follow-up visits out to 10 years or longer

Ages

21 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient is indicated to receive Equinoxe Proximal Humerus Fracture Plate or has previously underwent primary surgery with Equioxe Proximal Humerus Fracture Plate * Patient is willing to participate by complying with pre- and postoperative visit requirements * Patient is willing to agree to be followed for up to 10 years following their index surgery * Patient is willing and able to review and sign a study informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Osteomyelitis of the proximal humerus or scapula * Inadequate or malformed bone that precludes adequate support or fixation of the prosthesis * Patient's age, weight, or activity level would cause the surgeon to expect early failure of the system * The patient is unwilling or unable to comply with the post-operative care instructions * Alcohol, drug, or other subtance abuse * Any disease state that could adversaly affect the function or longevity of the implant * Patient is pregnant * Patient is a prisoner * Patient has a physical or mental condition that would invalidate the results

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Fracture Dislocation Fractures, Ununited humerus fracture Shoulder Fractures

As listed by the trial registrant

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Fracture dislocation Non-union fracture Proximal humeral fracture

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10016, United States

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