Functional and Radiographic Outcomes After Shoulder Surgery (NCT01405781) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Functional and Radiographic Outcomes After Shoulder Surgery
United States1,034 participantsStarted 2011-05
Plain-language summary
The objective of this study is twofold: First, to determine whether higher levels of pre-operative psychological distress predict worse outcomes after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair; second, to obtain functional outcomes (VAS pain, VAS satisfaction, VAS function, Simple Shoulder Test (SST) and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) Score), physically examine and perform a radiographic analysis of patients at a minimum of 6 months after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, total shoulder arthroplasty, arthroscopic scapulothoracic bursectomy, acromioclavicular joint reconstruction and arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients whose primary presenting complaint of shoulder pain and who then undergo arthroscopic rotator cuff repair performed by the principal investigator for full thickness rotator cuff tear will be eligible for inclusion. All patients who have undergone reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, total shoulder arthroplasty utilizing a lesser tuberosity osteotomy, acromioclavicular joint reconstruction, arthroscopic scapulothoracic bursectomy or arthroscopic rotator cuff repair by the PI (RZT) will also be eligible for inclusion in the study. These will include patients both at the University of Utah as well as the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Salt Lake City. All patients presenting complain of shoulder pain will be given the DRAM survey preoperative and then evaluated a minimum of 6 months postoperative.
Exclusion Criteria:
* All patients who have undergone total shoulder arthroplasty not utilizing a lesser tuberosity osteotomy or who have prior failed rotator cuff repair in the affected shoulder will be excluded.
* All patients who have undergone an open repair of the supraspinatus or infraspinatus rotator cuff tendons will not be eligible.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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To determine the outcomes after several different shoulder surgical procedures for varying shoulder problems.