Which shoulder surgery works best? major trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT04809064

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study compares three common surgeries for people with shoulder instability and mild bone loss. It will track 450 military and civilian patients to see which surgery leads to the best recovery, fewer repeat injuries, and faster return to work or sports. The goal is to help doctors choose the best treatment for each patient.

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Contacts and locations

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  • Duke University

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    Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States

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  • Mayo Clinic

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    Tempe, Arizona, 85288, United States

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  • Naval Medical Center

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    San Diego, California, 92134, United States

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  • Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune

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    Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, 28547, United States

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  • Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center

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    Columbus, Ohio, 43202, United States

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  • Rhode Island Hospital - Brown University Health

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    Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States

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  • San Antonio Military Medical Center

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    Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 78234, United States

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  • Steadman Clinic

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    Vail, Colorado, 81657, United States

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  • US Naval Health Clinic (Academy)

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    Annapolis, Maryland, 21402, United States

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  • University of Connecticut Health Center

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    Farmington, Connecticut, 06030, United States

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  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27517, United States

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  • University of Pittsburgh

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    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15203, United States

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  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

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  • Wake Forest University

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    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

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  • Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

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    Bethesda, Maryland, 20089, United States

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