Shoulder replacement patients wanted for landmark Long-Term study

NCT ID NCT00527839

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 250 people who have had shoulder replacement surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery. Researchers will collect patient-reported outcomes, surgeon data, and demographics at 1, 2, 5, and 10 years after surgery. The goal is to understand what predicts good results and why some replacements fail, helping improve future care.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help doctors better predict which shoulder replacement patients do well and why some replacements fail, leading to improved surgical techniques and patient care.
What could go wrong: This is an observational registry, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly test a new therapy. Results depend on patient participation and long-term follow-up, which can be challenging.

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SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hospital for Special Surgery
RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10021, United States
Hospital for Special Surgery
RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10021, United States

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