Which shoulder surgery is best? major trial aims to settle the debate
NCT ID NCT04809064
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares three common surgeries for people with shoulder instability and moderate bone loss (10-20%). The goal is to see which procedure leads to better function, faster return to work or sports, and fewer repeat dislocations. The trial will follow 450 military and civilian participants for up to two years after surgery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Shoulder stabilization surgery (arthroscopic Bankart repair with remplissage, open Bankart, or Latarjet)
What this could lead to
If successful, this trial could identify which surgical technique works best for shoulder instability with moderate bone loss, helping patients return to activity faster and with fewer repeat dislocations.
What could go wrong
This is a large trial but still observational in nature. Results may not apply to all patients, and individual outcomes depend on many factors like rehabilitation and injury severity.
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Duke University
RECRUITINGDurham, North Carolina, 27705, United States
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Mayo Clinic
RECRUITINGTempe, Arizona, 85288, United States
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Naval Medical Center
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGSan Diego, California, 92134, United States
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Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGMarine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, 28547, United States
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Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43202, United States
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Rhode Island Hospital - Brown University Health
RECRUITINGProvidence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States
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San Antonio Military Medical Center
RECRUITINGFort Sam Houston, Texas, 78234, United States
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Steadman Clinic
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGVail, Colorado, 81657, United States
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US Naval Health Clinic (Academy)
RECRUITINGAnnapolis, Maryland, 21402, United States
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University of Connecticut Health Center
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGFarmington, Connecticut, 06030, United States
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
RECRUITINGChapel Hill, North Carolina, 27517, United States
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University of Pittsburgh
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15203, United States
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
RECRUITINGNashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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Wake Forest University
RECRUITINGWinston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States
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Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20089, United States