Shoulder Osteoarthritis

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Status: Recruiting

Scapular Positioning in Standing Position Using Sonography

The objective of this study is to analyse the positioning of the scapula in standing position and compared to the supine position (CT scan) in 3 dimensions (3 rotations of the scapula) using a non-radiant, portable system, combining an ultrasound probe with marker and a camera integrated into a Tablet for the three-dimensional location of the marker (probe).

Participants needed: 30
Trial details
Age: 18-99Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: University Hospital, BrestUpdated: Jun 29, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Major patients and agreeing to participate in the study after oral and written i... [+1]

Patients under the age of 18 [+4]

Status: Recruiting

Rehabilitation Following Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) has been successful in patients with rotator cuff arthropathy, proximal humerus fractures, failed primary total shoulder arthroplasty or failed hemiarthroplasty, and massive irreparable rotator cuff tear. Patients who undergo an RTSA report pain relief and functional range of motion. It has been more than 20 years since the advent of the RTSA construct but an immediate post-operative rehabilitation with active shoulder range of motion has not been prospectively studied in comparison to the traditional post-operative rehabilitation highlighted by Boudreau et al.12 Investigators plan to prospectively follow our patients following RTSA undergoing an immediate active shoulder rehabilitation (IASR) vs traditional rehabilitation in a randomized controlled fashion. Investigators plan to document clinical outcomes, complications and cost effectiveness out to 1 year. The study will hopefully fulfill the Triple Aim model for HealthPartners by improving the health of the population, improve the experience of each individual, and make healthcare affordable by decreasing the total cost of care.

Participants needed: 74
Trial details
Age: 55+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: HealthPartners InstituteUpdated: Jun 26, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

> 55 years of age. [+5]

Patients planning on undergoing a Primary Reverse Shoulder Total Arthroplasty du... [+20]

Status: Recruiting

Zimmer Biomet Shoulder Arthroplasty PMCF

The objectives of this study are to confirm the safety, performance, and clinical benefits of Zimmer Biomet Shoulder Arthroplasty Systems and its instrumentation in primary or revision shoulder arthroplasty. These objectives will be assessed using standard scoring systems, radiographic evidence, and adverse event records. Safety of the system will be assessed by monitoring the frequency an incidence of adverse events.

Participants needed: 584
Trial details
Age: 20+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Zimmer BiometUpdated: Apr 28, 2026Locations: 17
Eligibility criteria

Patient must be 20 years of age or older. [+12]

Patient is unwilling or unable to give consent or to comply with the follow-up p... [+14]

Status: Recruiting

CBD for Pain Following Orthopedic Shoulder Surgery

The goal of the study is to learn if Epidiolex (cannabidiol) works as a additional pain medication in patients who have had orthopedic shoulder surgery. It is also to learn about safe dosages and identify any side effects after surgery. Researchers will compare Epidiolex to a placebo solution to see if Epidiolex lowers pain after shoulder surgery. Participants will: * track their pain and what medications they use every day in a provided pain diary. A researchers will call every seven days to check on the participant and diary. * Complete two short surveys. Once before surgery and once after. * Have bloodwork tested after surgery

Participants needed: 80
Trial details
Phase: Phase 1, Phase 2Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: The Methodist Hospital Research InstituteUpdated: Apr 16, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Above the age of 18 years old [+3]

Under the age of 18 years old [+19]

Status: Recruiting

Return to Golf After Orthopaedic Surgery

The GOLF study is a multicenter, prospective study with the goal to investigate golfers' return to the sport following hip, knee or shoulder arthroplasty. The prevalence of return to golf, by level of returning to golf will be assessed at 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months postoperatively. Patients who are active golfers undergoing joint replacement will be identified from outpatient clinics and pre-assessment clinics and given information about the study at least two weeks prior to surgery. Participants in this study must have a desire to return to golf after surgery. Previous studies have only been able to report the return to golf after arthroplasty retrospectively; the prospective nature of this study will allow for a greater understanding of this process.

Participants needed: 432
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: Hospital for Special Surgery, New YorkUpdated: Feb 13, 2026Locations: 2
Eligibility criteria

Age 18+ years [+3]

Inability to complete follow-up questionnaires [+3]

Status: Recruiting

Clinical Study of Myofascial Trigger Points(MTrPs) Injection in the Treatment of Shoulder Osteoarthritis(OA)

Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) is a common disease in China, with a high incidence among the elderly, and has a significant impact on patients' quality of life. Shoulder osteoarthritis is a common type of CMP. Currently, both domestic and international studies have confirmed that glucocorticoid injection at myofascial trigger points(MTrPs) can alleviate patients' pain symptoms. MTrPs injection is safe and easy to operate, and can improve the clinical management efficiency of patients with shoulder osteoarthritis. Therefore, we designed a prospective, randomized controlled, blinded outcome, non-inferiority study to compare the long-term clinical efficacy of glucocorticoid injection at myofascial trigger points and complex intra-articular injection in treating shoulder osteoarthritis. Patients will be randomly divided into two groups and receive either glucocorticoid injection at MTrPs or joint cavities. After treatment, patients will be followed up for 2 years. Their NRS scores, WOMAC scores, Patient Global Impression of Change(PGIC) scale, and adverse reactions will be recorded at 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks. If the results indicate that the clinical efficacy of myofascial trigger point injection for shoulder osteoarthritis is not inferior to that of injection at intra-articular injection, it will provide a safe and simple treatment option that is easy to promote for patients who do not respond to conservative treatment.

Participants needed: 1,036
Trial details
Age: 45+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Beijing Tiantan HospitalUpdated: Jan 16, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Diagnosis of shoulder osteoarthritis with radiographic evidence of osteoarthriti... [+4]

History of allergy to trial medications such as corticosteroids; [+6]

Status: Recruiting

Comparison of Interscalene Catheter to Single Injection Interscalene Blocks for Total Shoulder Arthroplasties

Comparison of post-operative pain after total shoulder surgery. The Principle Investigator will be comparing Exparel single shot block to Interscalene catheter

Participants needed: 56
Trial details
Phase: Phase 4Age: 18-90Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Melinda SeeringUpdated: Nov 10, 2025Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Orthopedics service patients having reverse shoulder replacement surgery [+4]

An inability to cooperate during the block placement. [+12]

Status: Recruiting

PRP for Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis

The glenohumeral joint is the third most common large joint to be affected by OA. Conservative treatments include physical activity, corticosteroid injections, and medications. PRP is an emerging treatment that has shown efficacy in different musculoskeletal conditions. The use of PRP for glenohumeral OA has been described sparingly in the literature but has shown efficacy in a couple studies and case reports. However, all of the previous studies investigating PRP for glenohumeral OA have focused on low-dose PRP preparations (\~3X), and none have compared PRP treatment to saline treatment. This study aims to compare outcomes following single injections of low-dose PRP, high-dose PRP, or saline in patients with glenohumeral osteoarthritis.

Participants needed: 135
Trial details
Phase: Phase 4Age: 18-100Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Hospital for Special Surgery, New YorkUpdated: Oct 6, 2025Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

18-100 years old [+5]

Inability to hold non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for 2 weeks prior and 1... [+8]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Comparison Between Anatomic Shoulder Arthroplasty, Hemiarthroplasty, and Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty.

This study aims to evaluate outcomes in patients over 70 years of age who underwent anatomic shoulder arthroplasty, hemiarthroplasty, or reverse shoulder arthroplasty, focusing on revision rates, rotator cuff integrity as primary and Oxford Shoulder Scores as secondary outcome measures.

Participants needed: 110
Trial details
Age: 70+Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic and District NHS TrustUpdated: Jul 11, 2025
Eligibility criteria

Not listed

Status: Recruiting

Clinical Evaluation of Reverse Versus Anatomic Shoulder Arthroplasty Techniques in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide and it is common in an aging population. Surgical shoulder replacement (arthroplasty) is typically considered when non-surgical measures, such as physiotherapy or medication, have failed. There are two commonly performed surgical replacement procedures in patients who have advanced shoulder OA, and are 65 years of age and older: "Total Shoulder replacement or Arthroplasty (TSA)" and "Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (RTSA)". Few studies have compared the two procedures. Surgeons face uncertainty regarding which procedure to perform in patients 65 years of age and older. This pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) will compare the "TSA" and "RTSA" procedures, in patients 65 years of age and older. Participants will be assigned at random, (like flipping a coin), to one of the two groups (TSA or RTSA). The overall goal of this pilot study is to determine which procedure produces better functional and quality of life outcomes with fewer complications within the first 12-months after surgery. Moreover, pilot data will help determining the feasibility of conducting a larger trial comparing TSA versus RTSA surgical management in 65 years of age and older participants with advanced shoulder OA.

Participants needed: 40
Trial details
Age: 65+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: University of AlbertaUpdated: May 30, 2025Locations: 8
Eligibility criteria

The use of drugs including analgesics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [+5]

Active joint or systemic infection [+11]

Status: Recruiting

Could a Feedback Device Help Manage Work-related Shoulder Disorders?

Work-related shoulder pain is a common problem with significant socio-economic repercussions. The impact of these disorders on workers is considerable, particularly in terms of pain, disability and reduced quality of life. Several occupational factors may explain the onset of these disorders, such as changes in the work environment, physical demands, psychosocial factors specific to the occupational context and the age of workers. The lack of quantitative measurement tools to assess the physical demands of work over an extended period of time is sorely felt. Recently, our team developed a wearable feedback device, similar to a watch worn on the arm, which measures shoulder movements and muscle activity, transforming this real-time data into clinical indicators. These indicators provide immediate feedback to workers, enabling them to better understand the physical demands of their tasks and adapt accordingly. If this device proves effective in reducing physical demands, it could become a valuable tool for guiding workplace assessments and interventions. However, this device has not yet been tested on workers with shoulder pain. For this reason, a two-part pilot study is needed to understand user needs, assess ease of use and the feasibility of implementing the device. The first component will consist of a pilot clinical trial involving 42 workers suffering from shoulder pain, divided into two groups: one group will use the feedback device for 2 weeks, while the other group will continue to work without intervention. The second phase will analyze the experience of participants who have used the device.

Participants needed: 42
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Laval UniversityUpdated: May 8, 2025Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Adult (≧ 18 years) employed full-time (minimum of 30 hours per week). [+5]

clinical signs of a massive rotator cuff tear (e.g., pseudoparesis or pseudopara... [+7]

Status: Not yet recruiting

Optimizing Recovery After Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty With a Personalized Mobile Health Application

Background: Mobile health (mHealth) - the use of medical applications in healthcare settings - include tools that can support self-management after surgery and thereby contribute to early postoperative recovery. Providing patients with timely and interactive information through mHealth is hypothesized to positively influence recovery after reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA). Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of interactive and personalized information and rehabilitation protocol with a mobile application compared to generic information and generic rehabilitation protocol (standard care) on postoperative recovery in patients undergoing primary RSA. Methods and analysis: A multicentre randomised controlled trial will be conducted in two Dutch hospitals. In total 170 patients undergoing elective, primary RSA will be included. Participants will be randomly allocated to one of the two groups on a 1:1 ratio. The intervention group will receive interactive postoperative information on a daily basis. The control group will receive standard care. The primary outcome is defined as functional recovery measured using the Oxford Shoulder Score (OSS) at 6 weeks. Secondary outcomes are: pain, physical functioning, quality of life, length of stay, complications, treatment satisfaction and app use. The between group difference will be analysed using linear mixed-effects regression.

Participants needed: 170
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: VieCuri Medical CentreUpdated: Jul 25, 2024Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

adults undergoing elective reverse shoulder arthroplasty

Status: Recruiting

AETOS Shoulder System

The goal of this study is to confirm the safety and performance of the AETOS Shoulder System for USA adoption. This is a prospective, open, adaptive, non-comparative, multi-centre investigation enrolling a maximum of 220 subjects in 2 cohorts (anatomic and reverse) at up to 15 sites. No intra-study comparator group will be included, and there will be no randomization

Participants needed: 220
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Updated: May 7, 2024Locations: 5
Eligibility criteria

Patient is at least 18 years of age at the time of consent and skeletally mature... [+7]

Patient has a contraindication to AETOS. [+23]

Status: Recruiting

Comparison of the Analgesic Effect of 2 Shoulder Infiltrations

For patients suffering of osteoarthritis, only analgesic treatments such as anti-inflammatory drugs and cortisone infiltrations provide significant but temporary relief of their pain. The objective is to compare the analgesic effect of 2 infiltrations: Cingal (sodium hyaluronate and triamcinolone) versus cortisone (triamcinolone). It is anticipated that the Cingal infiltration will have a greater analgesic effect than a simple cortisone infiltration in patients with moderate to severe osteoarthritis of the shoulder. Method: * Randomized controlled trial * Monocentric * Randomization will be done using sealed envelopes

Participants needed: 84
Trial details
Age: 20+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)Updated: Feb 12, 2024Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

A clinical examination that confirms the radiological diagnosis of moderate to s... [+5]

Presence of a transfixing rotator cuff tear assessed on MRI. [+11]

Status: Recruiting

Does BIO-RSA Provides Superior Clinical Outcome Compared to Conventional RSA?

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two different types of reverse shoulder replacements. Researchers will compare a conventional reverse shoulder replacement with a lateralized reverse shoulder replacement to see if there is a difference in how well the patients function after two years.

Participants needed: 130
Trial details
Age: 45-80Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Lovisenberg Diakonale HospitalUpdated: Nov 7, 2023Locations: 2
Eligibility criteria

Eligible for primary RSA due to OA, massive RC tear, failed RC repair or post-in... [+1]

Severe osteoporosis [+7]

Status: Recruiting

Is MIO-RSA Noninferior to BIO-RSA When it Comes to Mechanical Implant Stability?

This clinical trial will investigate whether metallic lateralization in reverse shoulder arthroplasty is as stable as bony lateralization during the first two postsurgical years, measured with CT-based motion analysis (CTMA).

Participants needed: 20
Trial details
Age: 45-80Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Lovisenberg Diakonale HospitalUpdated: Nov 7, 2023Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

Eligible for primary RSA due to OA, massive RC tear, failed RC repair or post-in... [+2]

Severe osteoporosis [+7]

Status: Recruiting

Retroversion in Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare function in reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) using two different degrees of humeral retroversion (RV). The main question it aims to answer is: • Does external rotation improves when using a higher retroversion? Participants will randomly receive a 0 degree or 30 degree RV for their RSA. They will be followed for two years and clinical outcomes will be recorded and analyzed.

Participants needed: 90
Trial details
Age: 60+Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Hospital Universitario Reina Sofia de CordobaUpdated: Mar 29, 2023Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria

patients > 60 years [+2]

previous surgeries in the shoulder [+1]

Status: Not yet recruiting

S-11 SMR TT Hybrid Glenoid and Cementless Finned Short Stem

Post-market, prospective, non randomized, open label, multicentre, clinical study analysing outcomes of shoulder arthroplasty with SMR TT Hybrid Glenoid with or without SMR Cementless Finned Short Stem

Participants needed: 100
Trial details
Age: 18+Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: Limacorporate S.p.aUpdated: Apr 6, 2022
Eligibility criteria

Both genders; [+13]

Patient requiring revision shoulder arthroplasty; [+10]