Observational cohort for shoulder joint replacement outcomes
Official title: Prospective Evaluation of the Clinical and Economic Outcomes of Total Joint Replacement: HSS Shoulder Arthroplasty Cohort
Run by Hospital for Special Surgery, New York · NCT00527839 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is tracking patients who get shoulder joint replacements to see how well they do over time and what factors affect their recovery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hospital for Special Surgery, New York Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (New York, New York and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 2007 |
| Main results expected | April 2027 |
| Study ends | April 2027 |
| Registry record updated | February 12, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT00527839 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 18 and older who are scheduled to undergo total shoulder arthroplasty at HSS.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not undergoing shoulder arthroplasty or those with significant comorbidities that may affect surgery outcomes 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 create a prospective cohort of patients undergoing total shoulder arthroplasty at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) to evaluate long-term outcomes, predictors of success, and causes of failure. By systematically following these patients, the study seeks to gather valuable data that can inform future practices and improve patient care. The observational nature of the study allows for the collection of real-world data without altering the standard treatment protocols. This initiative addresses the gap in existing literature regarding long-term outcomes for shoulder replacements.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of shoulder arthroplasty outcomes, leading to improved patient care and surgical techniques.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been numerous studies on joint replacements, this specific cohort approach at HSS is relatively novel and aims to fill a critical gap in long-term outcome data.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older and undergoing total shoulder arthroplasty at HSS Exclusion Criteria: * No other exclusion criteria. Pregnant women are eligible for the registry as this is a non-interventional study which only involves filling out questionnaires.
Where it's running
-
Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, New York, United States Recruiting -
Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, New York, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Robert Marx, MD — Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
- Study coordinator: Robert Marx, MD
- Email: marxr@hss.edu
- Phone: 212-606-1645
Similar studies
Other studies for the same condition or treatment. Recruiting studies are listed first.
-
Does nutrition affect recovery after shoulder replacement with virtual reality–enhanced rehab?
This project will test whether better nutritional status helps adults 60 and older recover function faster after elective shoulder surgery when they use virtual reality–assisted rehabilitation.
-
Lower local anesthetic concentration and rebound shoulder pain after shoulder arthroplasty
This study tests whether using a lower concentration of local anesthetic in a nerve block reduces rebound pain 24 hours after shoulder replacement surgery.
-
Oral tranexamic acid after total shoulder replacement to reduce bleeding and help early recovery.
This Phase 3 study will test whether taking oral tranexamic acid after a total shoulder replacement helps adults 18–79 have less bleeding and better short-term recovery compared with a placebo.
-
Comparing early and delayed rehabilitation after shoulder surgery for fractures
This study is testing whether starting physical therapy two weeks or six weeks after shoulder surgery helps patients recover better from their fractures.
-
Post-incision antimicrobial washes to reduce C. acnes after shoulder replacement
This trial will test whether applying different antimicrobial washes after the first incision lowers C. acnes growth in adults having primary shoulder replacement.
-
Registry for shoulder replacement outcomes
This study is collecting information from patients who have shoulder replacement surgery to see how well the new shoulder system works over time.
How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.