Shoulder surgery patients may ditch sling sooner, study says

NCT ID NCT06092996

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study looks at whether wearing a sling for only 3 days after reverse shoulder replacement is as safe and effective as wearing one for 3 weeks. About 100 people having surgery at Duke University will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. Researchers will track complications and shoulder function for up to 2 years to see if less sling time helps recovery.

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Locations

  • Duke University

    Durham, North Carolina, 27708, United States

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