Shoulder surgery showdown: which replacement works best?
NCT ID NCT04629391
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two types of shoulder replacement surgery for people aged 65-85 with shoulder arthritis. The goal is to see if a newer type of replacement (reverse shoulder) works as well as the standard one. Participants will be randomly assigned to one surgery and followed for two years to measure function, pain, and complications.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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La Tour Hospital
RECRUITINGMeyrin, 1217, Switzerland
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