Comparing two angles in shoulder joint surgery
In a Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty, Does Function Depend on the Humeral Version? A Prospective Randomized Study.
This study tests whether using a 30-degree angle instead of a 0-degree angle during shoulder surgery helps older adults with rotator cuff problems move their arms better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Ages | 60 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hospital Universitario Reina Sofia de Cordoba Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Córdoba, Cordoba) |
| Trial ID | NCT05788614 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the functional outcomes of reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) by comparing two different degrees of humeral retroversion: 0 degrees and 30 degrees. Participants over the age of 60 with primary rotator cuff arthropathy will be randomly assigned to one of the two retroversion angles. The study will follow participants for two years, recording and analyzing clinical outcomes, particularly focusing on improvements in external rotation. This approach seeks to determine if a higher retroversion angle leads to better functional results.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients over 60 years old with primary rotator cuff arthropathy who require reverse shoulder arthroplasty.
Not a fit: Patients who have had previous shoulder surgeries or suffer from post-traumatic arthropathy may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into optimizing surgical techniques for improved shoulder function in patients with osteoarthritis.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research in shoulder arthroplasty, this specific comparison of retroversion angles is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * patients \> 60 years * primary rotator cuff arthropathy * implantation of reverse shoulder arthroplasty Exclusion Criteria: * previous surgeries in the shoulder * post-traumatic arthropathy
Where this trial is running
Córdoba, Cordoba
- Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía de Córdoba — Córdoba, Cordoba, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jose Carlos Minarro, Dr — Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía de Córdoba
- Study coordinator: Jose Carlos Minarro, Dr
- Email: josecarlosdiaz10@gmail.com
- Phone: 628653800
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.