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Could a tendon sling end repeat shoulder dislocations?

NCT ID NCT03424421

Disease control Sponsor: Helse Møre og Romsdal HF Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests a new surgical procedure for people with anterior shoulder instability, where the shoulder repeatedly dislocates. The procedure uses a semitendinosus tendon graft to create a sling around the subscapular tendon and form a new labrum, aiming to hold the shoulder joint in place better than standard repairs. Researchers will assess how well it prevents future dislocations and improves shoulder function and range of motion in a small group of participants.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
A surgical procedure using a semitendinosus tendon graft to create a sling around the subscapular tendon and a new labrum for shoulder stabilization.
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a new surgical option for people with recurrent shoulder dislocations, especially when standard repairs have failed.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study testing a brand-new technique in humans for the first time. It may not work as well as hoped, and surgery carries risks like infection, stiffness, or nerve damage.

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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

15 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2017

Expected to finish

Aug 2032

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

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

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical anterior instability of the shoulder and/or previous failed Bankart repair or arthroscopic findings concluding with too weak anterior structures to perform capsulolabral or labrum repair * Be able to understand oral and written Norwegian /English Exclusion Criteria: * Cuff injury or previous cuff repair * Surgical fracture treatment of the glenoid or humeral head * Other instability procedures in the shoulder except Bankart repair and anterior capsular plications * Previous infections in the shoulder * MRI detectable fatty infiltration of the subscapularis or partial/total tendon rupture * Severe glenohumeral arthrosis * Multidirectional or posterior instability * Not able to comply fully with the protocol due to psychosocial and physical conditions

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Joint Instability joint laxity, familial

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Anterior shoulder dislocation Joint instability

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Aalesund Hospital Møre and Romsdal Hospital Trust

    Ålesund, Ålesund, 6013, Norway

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