Registry for shoulder replacement surgeries
Official title: Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Multi-Center Registry
Run by Arthrex, Inc. · NCT03511586 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is gathering information from people who are having shoulder replacement surgeries to see how well these procedures work and how they affect patients over time.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 2500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Arthrex, Inc. Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 27 sites (Phoenix, Arizona and 26 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 28, 2015 |
| Main results expected | July 2035 |
| Study ends | November 2035 |
| Registry record updated | August 20, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT03511586 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 100 who are planning to undergo primary or revision shoulder arthroplasty with an Arthrex prosthesis.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with co-morbidities or obligations that would prevent them from participating in the study may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study is a multi-center prospective registry aimed at collecting clinical outcomes from patients undergoing anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. Participants will be treated according to standard care at their respective centers and will be approached for enrollment after deciding to undergo shoulder arthroplasty. The study aims to enroll at least 500 patients for each type of shoulder arthroplasty, gathering data to evaluate the effectiveness and outcomes of these procedures. The registry will help in understanding the long-term results and patient experiences associated with shoulder replacements.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could provide valuable insights that improve surgical outcomes and patient care for shoulder arthroplasty.
How similar studies have gone: Other similar registries have shown success in improving surgical practices and patient outcomes, indicating a positive precedent for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patient voluntarily consents to participate in the study and has the mental and physical ability to participate in the study, fill out subjective questionnaires, return for follow-up visits, and comply with prescribed post-operative physical therapy. 2. Patient is between the ages of 18 and 100 years. 3. The patient has a planned primary or revision implantation of an anatomic (hemi-arthroplasty or total arthroplasty) or a reverse shoulder prosthesis system manufactured by Arthrex. 4. Patient has a standard of care preoperative CT taken within 6 months that has been submitted for Arthrex VIP (Virtual Implant Positioning) planning (not required for acute humeral fractures). Exclusion Criteria 1\. Patient has known intentions, obligations, or co-morbidity that would inhibit them from participating in the study.
Where it's running
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University of Arizona/Banner Health
Phoenix, Arizona, United States Recruiting -
Banner Medical Group
Phoenix, Arizona, United States Recruiting -
Orthopedic Surgery (Mayo Scottsdale)
Phoenix, Arizona, United States Recruiting -
HCA Research Institute LLC.
Denver, Colorado, United States Recruiting -
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Andrews Research & Education Foundation
Gulf Breeze, Florida, United States Recruiting
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Advent Health Orlando
Orlando, Florida, United States Recruiting -
The Trustees of Indiana University
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Recruiting -
The University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States Recruiting -
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States Recruiting -
Southern Oregon Orthopedics
Medford, Oregon, United States Recruiting -
The Hawkins Foundation
Greenville, South Carolina, United States Recruiting -
Campbell Foundation
Germantown, Tennessee, United States Recruiting -
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Recruiting -
Jordan Young Institute
Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States Recruiting -
Orthopädische Chirurgie München (OCM)
München, Germany Recruiting -
Schulthess Klinik
Zurich, Switzerland Recruiting -
Wrightington Hospital
Wigan, United Kingdom Recruiting -
University of Connecticut Health Center
Farmington, Connecticut, United States Terminated -
NorthShore University Health System
Evanston, Illinois, United States Withdrawn - Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Terminated
- Columbia, Missouri, United States Terminated
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The Rothman Institute
New York, New York, United States Terminated -
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States Not yet recruiting -
Cleveland Shoulder Institute
Beachwood, Ohio, United States Active not recruiting -
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Active not recruiting -
Universitätsklinik Balgrist
Zurich, Switzerland Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Kelly Ganz, BA, CCRC
- Email: kelly.ganz@arthrex.com
- Phone: 1 (800) 933-7001
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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.