Shoulder surgery showdown: which fix works best?
NCT ID NCT05564494
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two types of shoulder surgery for people who have had multiple shoulder dislocations and have some bone loss. The main goal is to see if a larger trial is possible by checking how well doctors can recruit patients and follow them for two years. About 200 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two surgeries, and their recovery, dislocation rates, and quality of life will be tracked.
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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 200 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2023
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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.
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16 to 40 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Recurrent anterior glenohumeral dislocation (two or more incidents) * Presence of glenoid and/or humerus bone loss on imaging (x Ray, CT or MRI) Exclusion Criteria: * Uncontrolled diabetes (Hgb A1C \>7%) * Prior surgery of affected shoulder * Pregnancy * Multidirectional instability * Posterior instability * Paralysis of the shoulder * Cancer * Severe systemic illness * Presence of massive rotator cuff tear * Patients that present with \< 10% or \> 25% bone loss under preoperative imaging. * Generalized laxity (\>5/9 Beighton Score)
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How to take part
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The study's own enquiry address
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The places running it
2 sites in 2 countries. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Study contacts
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Contact
Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
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NYU Langone Health
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10016, United States
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Nova Scotia Health Authority
RECRUITINGHalifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 2E1, Canada
Contact Email: •••••@•••••
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