Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Comparing shoulder surgery techniques using ultrasound

Official title: Augmentation of Subscapularis Repair in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Run by Stanford University · NCT05487677 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if using a special device called a Biobrace during shoulder surgery helps improve the repair compared to standard methods for people getting total shoulder replacements.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorStanford University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Redwood City, California)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 1, 2023
Main results expectedSeptember 1, 2028
Study endsDecember 1, 2030
Registry record updatedAugust 19, 2026
Trial IDNCT05487677 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are individuals scheduled for total shoulder arthroplasty.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are part of vulnerable populations or do not require shoulder surgery may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of standard subscapularis tissue repair versus repair augmented with a Biobrace during total shoulder arthroplasty. The primary focus is on evaluating the images obtained through ultrasound to assess the quality of the repairs. Additionally, the study will investigate any clinical differences that may arise from using the Biobrace augmentation. The findings could lead to improved surgical techniques and better patient outcomes in shoulder surgeries.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance surgical outcomes for patients undergoing total shoulder arthroplasty.

How similar studies have gone: While there is ongoing research in shoulder surgery techniques, this specific approach using Biobrace augmentation is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Exclusion Criteria:

* Vulnerable population

Where it's running

  • Stanford University
    Redwood City, California, United States
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.