Driving After Shoulder Surgery: See if it’s safe to return to driving

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

Adults undergoing rotator cuff repair or shoulder arthroplasty will be assessed with a driving simulator after surgery, from before surgery through 9 weeks post-op, to determine when it is safe to drive. In addition to the simulator, researchers collect patient-reported outcomes, range of motion, and strength—all standard care measures. Participation ends once the patient passes the driving simulator test. The Hawkins Foundation leads the study at Prisma Health in Greenville, SC, with no stated collaborators.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients undergoing either Rotator Cuff Repair or Shoulder arthroplasty from participating surgeon
2. Must be able and willing to complete all study assessments and to be followed for the full course of the study.
3. Must be able to read, write and follow instructions in English.
4. In the opinion of the investigator, is that they subject is competent to participate in study activities
5. Prior to injury, patient was routinely driving.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Prior shoulder surgery in the last 90 day
2. Individuals with a history of any underlying neurological conditions

Where it's running

• Prisma Health
  Greenville, South Carolina, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Stephan Pill, MD
• Email: stephan.pill@prismahealth.org
• Phone: 864 454-7394

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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.