Which shoulder surgery is better for arthritis? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07226388
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two types of shoulder replacement surgery for people with glenohumeral osteoarthritis: hemiarthroplasty with a pyrocarbon implant and total shoulder arthroplasty. Researchers will track 74 participants for 10 years to see which surgery provides better pain relief and function. The goal is to help surgeons and patients make more informed treatment decisions.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Hemiarthroplasty with pyrocarbon (device) and anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors choose the best surgical option for shoulder osteoarthritis, potentially improving pain relief and function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small study (74 people) and results may not apply to everyone. Surgery always carries risks like infection or implant failure.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Washington University
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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