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Shoulder surgery tweak may help patients reach behind their backs

NCT ID NCT05753904

Disease control Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether cutting a specific tendon (the conjoint tendon) during reverse shoulder replacement surgery helps patients move their hand behind their back better. The trial planned to enroll 26 adults having their first reverse shoulder replacement, but it was terminated early. The main goal was to measure how high patients could reach behind their back after surgery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Conjoint tendon resection (surgical procedure)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a surgical technique that improves the ability to reach behind the back after 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.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

26 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2023

Finished

May 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion criteria \- All patients undergoing primary reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) Exclusion criteria * Revision RTSA * RTSA for acute proximal humerus fracture or fracture sequela

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Patient Satisfaction rotator cuff syndrome Shoulder Injuries

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Internal rotation contracture-shoulder Patient satisfaction Shoulder injuries

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Missouri Orthopaedic Institute

    Columbia, Missouri, 65201, United States

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