Comparing post-op care pathways after shoulder surgery

Prospective Comparative Multicenter Study of the Care Pathway After Shoulder Surgery

NA · Clinique Victor Hugo · NCT06808269

This project will test whether a structured Vivalto-Dom follow-up or an autonomous nurse-contact follow-up leads to better pain control, comfort, and satisfaction for patients after shoulder surgery.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment210 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorClinique Victor Hugo (other)
Locations2 sites (Paris and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06808269 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This prospective multicenter comparative interventional study compares two postoperative follow-up approaches for shoulder surgery patients: the structured Vivalto-Dom protocol at Clinique Victor Hugo in Paris and an autonomous nurse-contact pathway at Centre hospitalier privé Saint-Grégoire. A single surgeon will operate at both centers to limit variability in the surgical procedure. The trial will measure postoperative pain management, patient comfort, and satisfaction using each center's follow-up protocol. Results aim to identify which care pathway improves recovery and reduces postoperative complications.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Adults scheduled for one of the specified shoulder surgeries (simple arthroscopy, arthroscopic repair, open surgery with or without prosthesis) who can understand and give informed consent and are covered by social security are ideal candidates.

Not a fit: Patients with communication or cognitive disorders, neuropathy, chronic inflammatory pain conditions, active addiction, pregnancy or breastfeeding, lack of social security coverage, or inability to consent are unlikely to benefit or be eligible.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the preferred follow-up approach could improve pain control, increase patient comfort and satisfaction, and lower the risk of postoperative issues.

How similar studies have performed: Previous orthopedic studies of structured post-op follow-up and remote monitoring have shown improvements in satisfaction and pain control, but direct comparisons between Vivalto-Dom and nurse-led autonomous follow-up are limited.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient eligible for one of the following 4 types of surgery: Simple non-repair arthroscopic surgery (acromion, calcification), arthroscopic repair surgery (cuff, DAS, bankart), open surgery without prosthesis (ligamentoplasty, bone block), open surgery with prosthesis (inverted prosthesis, anatomic prosthesis, etc.).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with one or more communication disorders.
* Pregnant or breast-feeding patients
* Patients not covered by a social security scheme
* Refusal to participate in research
* Patients unable to understand or give informed consent
* Patients under guardianship, deprived of liberty or under court protection
* Patients with past or present drug addiction
* Patients with neuropathy
* Patients with cognitive disorders
* Patients with chronic illnesses or inflammatory pathologies leading to chronic pain.

Where this trial is running

Paris and 1 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Shoulder Injury, shoulder surgery, pain, comfort

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.