Which shoulder surgery works best for arthritis? mayo clinic launches trial
NCT ID NCT07584356
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares two common shoulder replacement surgeries—anatomic and reverse—for people with shoulder arthritis and an intact rotator cuff. Researchers want to see which surgery leads to better pain relief and function one year after the procedure. About 108 participants will be enrolled, and results will help guide future treatment choices.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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About 108 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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60 to 85 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria * Shoulder arthritis * Intact rotator cuff * Glenoid retroversion less than 25° Exclusion Criteria * Rotator cuff insufficiency * Fracture deformity/sequelae * Severe glenoid deformity (C glenoid, severe A2, B2 glenoid) * Current or previous infection of shoulder * Previous acromion fracture (not os acromiale) * Brachial plexopathy * Axillary neuropathy * Current drug or alcohol use or dependence that, in the opinion of the site investigator, would interfere with adherence to study requirements. * Inability or unwillingness of individual or legal guardian/representative to give written informed consent. * Medical conditions that would make 2 years follow up unlikely * Non-English speaking
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
RECRUITINGRochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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