New shoulder implant shows promise for arthritis patients
NCT ID NCT02405208
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study tested a new shoulder implant called PyroTITAN HRA in 156 people with arthritis. The implant resurfaces the ball part of the shoulder joint to relieve pain and improve function. Researchers tracked how long the device lasted and whether it caused problems, aiming to see if it's a good option for shoulder arthritis.
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Locations
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Barwon Health
Geelong, Victoria, 3220, Australia
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Brisbane Hand & Upper Limb Clinic
Brisbane, Queensland, 4001, Australia
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Danderyd Hospital
Stockholm, S-182 88, Sweden
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Institut Nices
Nice, 06000, France
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Wrightington Hospital
Wigan, Wrightington, WN6 9EP, United Kingdom
What this could mean
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Active substance
PyroTITAN HRA shoulder implant (a device that resurfaces the humeral head of the shoulder joint)
What this could lead to
If successful, this implant could provide a durable option for shoulder arthritis patients, potentially delaying or avoiding the need for a full shoulder replacement.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study with 156 participants, but it was not randomized or blinded, so results may be less reliable. The implant may fail over time, requiring additional surgery.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.