Shoulder surgery tweak tested to help patients reach behind their back
NCT ID NCT05753904
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study looked at whether cutting the conjoint tendon during reverse shoulder replacement surgery helps patients move their hand behind their back better. The trial planned to compare standard surgery to surgery with the tendon cut in 26 adults. However, the study was terminated early, so the findings are limited.
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Locations
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Missouri Orthopaedic Institute
Columbia, Missouri, 65201, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Conjoint tendon resection (a surgical procedure)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a surgical technique to improve the ability to reach behind the back after reverse shoulder replacement.
What could go wrong
The trial was terminated early with only 26 participants, so results are limited and may not be reliable. The procedure involves cutting a tendon, which could affect shoulder stability or strength.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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