New shoulder Pop-Back technique could cut ER time and pain

NCT ID NCT07652671

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Antalya Health Sciences University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a modified version of the Cunningham technique for putting a dislocated shoulder back in place. Researchers compared the standard method to the modified one in 64 adults at two emergency departments. They measured success rate, pain, and how quickly patients could go home. The goal is to find a faster, less painful way to fix a dislocated shoulder without strong sedation.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Modified Cunningham technique (a hands-on shoulder reduction procedure)
What this could lead to: If successful, this modified technique could offer faster, less painful shoulder realignment in the emergency room, reducing the need for sedation.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 64 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The modification may not improve outcomes or could cause discomfort.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for ANTERIOR SHOULDER DISLOCATION are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Emergencies Shoulder Dislocation

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANTERIOR SHOULDER DISLOCATION CLOSED REDUCTION MODIFIED CUNNINGHAM TECHNIQUE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Health Sciences, Antalya Training and Research Hospital

Antalya, konyaaltı, 07100, Turkey (Türkiye)

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.