New study aims to Fine-Tune shoulder surgery for better arm function
NCT ID NCT07464977
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at two different ways to perform reverse total shoulder replacement in 130 people aged 60-85 with severe shoulder arthritis and torn rotator cuffs. The goal is to see which technique leads to better muscle activity and arm movement. Participants will have their shoulder muscle signals measured during movement and will be followed for up to two years after surgery.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 130 people
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- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
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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: * male/female, 60-85y * diagnosis of Cuff tear arthropathy (CTA) * irreparable rotator cuff tear * severe osteoarthritis (OA) * primary RSA * verified rotator cuff tear in preoperative MRI * absence of severe cognitive impairment Exclusion Criteria: * previous muscle transfer * revision surgery * highly dysplastic glenoid * axillary nerve palsy * upper limb radiculopathy * cervical myelopathy * degenerative muscular disease, * previous proximal humeral fracture * revision arthroplasty * rheumatoid arthritis
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Klinik Donaustadt
Vienna, Austria, 1220, Austria
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