Custom 3D-Printed guides could make shoulder replacements more accurate

NCT ID NCT03839758

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Université de Montréal Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether using a personalized 3D-printed guide during shoulder replacement surgery leads to more accurate placement of the artificial joint. Researchers will compare the precision, bone loss, and surgery time between patients who get the custom guide and those who have standard surgery. The trial involves 112 adults with shoulder arthritis who are getting a total or reverse shoulder replacement.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: personalized 3D-printed surgical guide
What this could lead to: If it works, this could make shoulder replacement surgery more precise, reducing complications and improving long-term outcomes.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage study focused on surgical technique, not a new drug or cure. The personalized guide may not significantly improve results over standard methods.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

avascular necrosis osteoarthritis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SHOULDER ARTHRITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal
RECRUITING

Montreal, Quebec, H4J 1C5, Canada

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