20-Year shoulder surgery study tracks 1,733 patients for better recovery

NCT ID NCT02075775

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study follows over 1,700 people who had shoulder instability surgery to understand why some have ongoing pain, repeat dislocations, or need more surgery. Participants complete surveys about their recovery for up to 20 years. The goal is to find factors that lead to better or worse long-term results.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Joint Dislocations

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

  • Hospital for Special Surgery

    New York, New York, 10021, United States

  • Ohio State University

    Columbus, Ohio, 43221, United States

  • Orthopedic Institute

    Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57105, United States

  • UCSF Orthopedic Institute

    San Francisco, California, 94158, United States

  • University of Colorado

    Boulder, Colorado, 80304, United States

  • University of Iowa

    Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States

  • University of Kentucky

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40536, United States

  • University of Michigan

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109-0328, United States

  • Vanderbilt University

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232-8774, United States

  • Washington University

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States