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Suture tape vs metal screws: a safer fix for shoulder dislocations?

NCT ID NCT07457931

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Juan Ameztoy Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares two ways to fix a bone graft during shoulder surgery for recurrent dislocations. One method uses metal screws, the other uses high-strength suture tape. The goal is to see if the tape reduces complications like screw irritation or breakage while keeping the shoulder stable. About 80 patients will be followed for 12 months after surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Latarjet procedure with either metal screw fixation or suture tape cerclage fixation
What this could lead to
If suture tape works as well as screws with fewer complications, it could become a safer standard option for shoulder instability surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center trial with only 80 patients and 12 months of follow-up. The new technique may not prove superior or could have unforeseen issues.

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As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANTERIOR SHOULDER DISLOCATION ANTERIOR SHOULDER INSTABILITY LATARJET SHOULDER SHOULDER INSTABILITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital Universitario La Paz

    Madrid, Madrid, 28046, Spain

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