Comparing pectoralis minor release with no release during shoulder surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effects of releasing the pectoralis minor muscle during reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) on postoperative pain and functional outcomes. Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive RSA with pectoralis minor release or without it. The study will measure pain relief, range of motion, and patient-reported outcomes to determine if the release provides any significant benefits. The research addresses a common issue of persistent anterior shoulder pain following RSA, which may be influenced by muscle tensioning.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* All patients undergoing surgery for reverse total shoulder arthroplasty
* Patients willing and able to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Revision arthroplasty
* Reverse shoulder arthroplasty for proximal humerus fractures
* Adults unable to consent
* Individuals who are not yet adults (infants, children, teenagers)
* Pregnant women
* Prisoners

Where it's running

• Emory Clinic
  Atlanta, Georgia, United States Recruiting
• Emory Healthcare Orthopaedics and Spine Center
  Atlanta, Georgia, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Eric Wagner, MD — Emory University
• Study coordinator: Eric Wagner, MD
• Email: eric.r.wagner@emory.edu
• Phone: 404-778-7249

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.