Which shoulder surgery wins? new trial pits latarjet against bankart repair
NCT ID NCT03585491
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two common surgeries for people with repeat shoulder dislocations: the Latarjet procedure (moving a piece of bone to the shoulder) and the Bankart plus Remplissage procedure (repairing ligaments and tendons). About 86 adults aged 18-50 with mild bone loss are taking part. The main goal is to see if a larger trial is possible, but researchers will also track how often the shoulder dislocates again and how well it functions over two years.
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 or Bankart + Remplissage procedure
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify which surgical technique is better for preventing repeat shoulder dislocations and improving function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not definitive results. The findings may not apply to all patients, and both surgeries carry standard surgical risks like infection or nerve injury.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 4A6, Canada
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