Comparing tendon repair options during reverse shoulder replacement

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 study investigates the outcomes of repairing the subscapularis tendon versus not repairing it during reverse shoulder arthroplasty. The research aims to determine if tendon repair can reduce the risk of dislocation and improve arm movement after surgery. A total of 148 patients will be enrolled, and they will be randomly assigned to either the repair or no repair group. The study will track functionality and complications over a duration of five years to provide insights into the best surgical approach.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. 18 to 95 years old
2. Undergoing reverse shoulder arthroplasty for any indication including revision surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Irreparable Subscapularis Tendon

   a. Reparability of Subscapularis will be determined based on MRI or CT scan obtained preoperatively and confirmed intraoperatively. Tendons must be intact with less than Grade I or II Fatty Infiltration as determined by the Goutallier classification.
2. Any history of proximal humerus fracture
3. Any revision with proximal humerus bone loss

Where it's running

• University of Maryland School of Medicine
  Baltimore, Maryland, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Mohit Gilotra, MD — University of Maryland, Baltimore
• Study coordinator: Mohit Gilotra, MD
• Email: mgilotra@som.umaryland.edu
• Phone: 3015024102

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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.