Shoulder replacement approach comparison for advanced shoulder arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways of doing shoulder arthroplasty (shoulder replacement) for people with advanced shoulder arthritis who have not improved with non-surgical treatments. It may help determine which approach works better for pain and function.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older.
- You have idiopathic (not caused by another disease) shoulder osteoarthritis with advanced cartilage damage confirmed on imaging and during surgery.
- You have tried non-surgical treatments for at least 6 months (pain medicines like anti-inflammatories, physical therapy, and activity changes) but still have ongoing pain and disability.
- You do not have an active infection in any joint or in your body.
- You can read/understand the consent process and are willing to be followed for the full study.
- You have no prior surgery on the same shoulder, are not pregnant, and you do not have a condition that makes consent impossible (for example, certain severe psychiatric conditions).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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