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Shoulder surgery debate: to repair or not to repair the rotator cuff?

NCT ID NCT05344898

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Summary

This study compares two approaches during reverse shoulder replacement: repairing the subscapularis tendon (part of the rotator cuff) or leaving it unrepaired. The goal is to see which method leads to better shoulder function, strength, and lower risk of dislocation. Adults aged 18 to 95 undergoing reverse shoulder replacement are eligible. Participants are randomly assigned to one of the two procedures and followed for 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
Subscapularis tendon repair procedure
What this could lead to
If repairing the tendon proves better, it could reduce the risk of shoulder dislocation and improve internal rotation strength after reverse shoulder replacement.
What could go wrong
This is a mid-sized trial with 118 participants, and results may not apply to all patients. The repair might not improve outcomes or could even limit range of motion.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Rotator Cuff Injuries rotator cuff syndrome Shoulder Injuries

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES SHOULDER INJURIES

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of Maryland School of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States

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