Surgical treatment for recurrent shoulder dislocations

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 pilot trial aims to evaluate the feasibility of comparing two surgical techniques, arthroscopic Bankart repair and arthroscopic anatomic glenoid reconstruction, for treating recurrent shoulder dislocations. The study will assess the ability to recruit patients across multiple sites and adherence to the study protocol over a 24-month follow-up period. While the primary focus is on feasibility, the trial will also gather data on dislocation rates and functional outcomes to inform a larger definitive trial in the future.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Recurrent anterior glenohumeral dislocation (two or more incidents)
* Presence of glenoid and/or humerus bone loss on imaging (x Ray, CT or MRI)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Uncontrolled diabetes (Hgb A1C \>7%)
* Prior surgery of affected shoulder
* Pregnancy
* Multidirectional instability
* Posterior instability
* Paralysis of the shoulder
* Cancer
* Severe systemic illness
* Presence of massive rotator cuff tear
* Patients that present with \< 10% or \> 25% bone loss under preoperative imaging.
* Generalized laxity (\>5/9 Beighton Score)

Where it's running

• NYU Langone Health
  New York, New York, United States Recruiting
• Nova Scotia Health Authority
  Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Ivan H Wong, MD — Nova Scotia Health Authority
• Study coordinator: Matt Miller, PhD
• Email: research@drivanwong.com
• Phone: 9024737626

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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.