New shoulder surgery spares muscles, aims for faster recovery
NCT ID NCT07410650
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing a new surgical technique for total shoulder replacement that does not cut any muscles or tendons. Researchers want to see if this approach improves pain, strength, and motion in people with shoulder arthritis. About 50 patients will be followed after surgery to measure outcomes like function and implant accuracy.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Subscapularis-sparing total shoulder arthroplasty (a surgical procedure that avoids cutting muscles or tendons)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this technique could offer a less invasive shoulder replacement with faster recovery and better long-term shoulder function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The surgery still carries standard risks like infection or implant failure.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Utah Orthopedics
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States
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