New chair trick may make shoulder fix quicker and less painful

NCT ID NCT07301931

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Khon Kaen Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a new method called the modified chair technique for putting a dislocated shoulder back in place. It compared it to the usual traction-counter traction method in 68 adults. The goal was to see which technique works better and causes less pain. The modified chair technique uses the side rail of a stretcher as a fulcrum, aiming to be simpler and more convenient in the emergency room.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Modified chair technique (procedure using stretcher side rail as fulcrum)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a simpler, less painful method for fixing a dislocated shoulder in the emergency room, possibly reducing the need for sedation.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 68 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The modified chair technique may not be more effective or safer than the standard method.

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ANTERIOR SHOULDER DISLOCATION

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Locations

Khon Kaen Hospital

Khon Kaen, Changwat Khon Kaen, 40000, Thailand

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