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Subscapularis Repair in Shoulder Replacement for Shoulder Arthritis

Phase < 1
Recruiting
Led By Jarret Woodmass, MD
Research Sponsored by Panam Clinic
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Absence of neoplastic diseases at the treated site
Clinical diagnosis of glenohumeral arthritis, rotator cuff arthropathy, or massive irreparable rotator cuff tear with surgeon-patient decision to undergo RTSA
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 24 months post-operative
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing whether repairing the subscapularis muscle after shoulder replacement surgery leads to better outcomes than not repairing it.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals with shoulder arthritis or similar conditions who need their first RTSA implant and have a low-grade fatty infiltration in the subscapularis muscle. It's not for those who've had previous shoulder replacements, suffer from inflammatory arthritis, can't communicate in English, or won't be able to attend follow-up visits for 2 years.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing two approaches to shoulder replacement surgery (RTSA): one includes repairing the subscapularis muscle while the other does not. The outcomes of patients will be compared over a period of 24 months to see which method is more effective.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects are not listed, typical risks may include pain at the surgery site, infection risk post-surgery, limited range of motion, stiffness in the shoulder joint, and possible complications related to anesthesia.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I do not have cancer at the site being treated.
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I have shoulder joint issues and have decided with my surgeon to undergo a specific shoulder replacement.
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My shoulder scan shows minimal fatty changes in the subscapularis muscle.
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My shoulder tendon cannot be surgically fixed.
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I am getting my first shoulder replacement.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~24 months post-operative
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 24 months post-operative for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Secondary outcome measures
ASES Score
Constant Score
EQ5D-3L
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: RTSA with subscapularis repairExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: RTSA without subscapularis repairActive Control1 Intervention

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

Panam ClinicLead Sponsor
16 Previous Clinical Trials
1,421 Total Patients Enrolled
University of ManitobaOTHER
595 Previous Clinical Trials
199,397 Total Patients Enrolled
Jarret Woodmass, MDPrincipal InvestigatorPan Am Clinic
1 Previous Clinical Trials
32 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

RTSA without subscapularis repair (Procedure) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04728282 — Phase < 1
Shoulder Arthritis Research Study Groups: RTSA with subscapularis repair, RTSA without subscapularis repair
Shoulder Arthritis Clinical Trial 2023: RTSA without subscapularis repair Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04728282 — Phase < 1
RTSA without subscapularis repair (Procedure) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04728282 — Phase < 1

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are new participants being accepted into this research endeavor?

"Correct. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this research initiative is presently recruiting participants with an initial posting date of November 1st, 2021 and most recent update on January 4th 2022. Eighty-four individuals are expected to enroll at a single medical hub."

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How many volunteers are taking part in the experiment?

"Affirmative. According to the data residing on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial commenced recruitment on November 1st 2021 and is still open for participants as of April 1st 2022. 84 individuals are required from a single site."

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~37 spots leftby May 2026