Shoulder implant safety tracked for years after surgery
NCT ID NCT05049993
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study follows 76 people who received a pyrocarbon shoulder implant to see how well it works and holds up over 5 to 10 years. Researchers measure shoulder pain, function, and any complications. The goal is to confirm the implant is safe and effective for long-term use.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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76 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2021
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Long-term follow-up of Pyrocarbon IDE patients.
- Ages
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22 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Subject in the Pyrocarbon IDE Study and has not had the device explanted. * Patient informed, willing, and able to sign an informed consent form approved by IRB or EC * Willing and able to comply with the requirements of the study protocol Exclusion Criteria: • Subjects who are not able to comply with the study procedures based on the judgment of the assessor will be excluded (e.g. cannot comprehend study questions, inability to keep scheduled assessment times)
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Allina Health Orthopedics
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55407, United States
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States
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HCA HealthONE, LLC
Denver, Colorado, 80218, United States
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Holy Cross Hospital
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33308, United States
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Missouri Orthopaedic Institute
Columbia, Missouri, 65211, United States
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Southern Maryland Orthopedics
Waldorf, Maryland, 20602, United States
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Southern Oregon Orthopedics
Medford, Oregon, 97504, United States
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Tulane University
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112, United States
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