Clinical trial for Osteoarthritis Shoulder
Official title TSA v RSA in Osteoarthritic Shoulders With Greater Than 15 Degrees of Retroversion
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05487274
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study compares total shoulder arthroplasty with a special glenoid part to reverse shoulder arthroplasty to see which works best for this group.
- Who it's for
- People 65 years or older with advanced shoulder arthritis and more than 15° of glenoid retroversion.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive one of the two surgeries, then follow up with doctor visits and tests to track recovery and outcomes.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts until the final follow‑up visit, with several scheduled appointments after surgery to monitor progress.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 65 and older
You may be able to join if
- Diagnosis of idiopathic shoulder OA.
- Patients who have failed standard non-surgical management of their shoulder OA who would benefit from a shoulder arthroplasty.
- Imaging, and intra-operative findings confirming advanced glenohumeral cartilage loss
- Patients with a glenoid deficiency and \>15 degrees of glenoid retroversion up to a maximum of 26 degrees of glenoid retroversion (i.e.
- 65 years of age and older
You likely can't join if
- Active joint or systemic infection
- Rotator cuff arthropathy
- Significant muscle paralysis
- Charcot's arthropathy
- Major medical illness (life expectancy less than 1 year or unacceptably high operative risk)
- Unable to understand the consent form/process
See the full eligibility criteria
- Diagnosis of idiopathic shoulder OA.
- Patients who have failed standard non-surgical management of their shoulder OA who would benefit from a shoulder arthroplasty.
- Imaging, and intra-operative findings confirming advanced glenohumeral cartilage loss
- Patients with a glenoid deficiency and \>15 degrees of glenoid retroversion up to a maximum of 26 degrees of glenoid retroversion (i.e. -15.1, -17, -20…etc.)
- 65 years of age and older
- Active joint or systemic infection
- Rotator cuff arthropathy
- Significant muscle paralysis
- Charcot's arthropathy
- Major medical illness (life expectancy less than 1 year or unacceptably high operative risk)
- Unable to understand the consent form/process
- Pregnancy
- Psychiatric illness that precludes informed consent
- Unwilling to be followed for the duration of the study
- Retroversion cannot be surgically corrected to within 10 degrees of neutral
- History of previous shoulder surgery on affected side
- Rheumatoid arthritis in the affected shoulder
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 65 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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