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A Study Comparing Shoulder Replacement Techniques For Patients With Shoulder Arthritis And An Intact Rotator Cuff

United States108 participantsStarted 2026-07

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if patients undergoing anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (aTSA) will have improved patient reported outcome scores at 1 year compared to those undergoing reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA).

Who can participate

Age range

60 Years – 85 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria * Shoulder arthritis * Intact rotator cuff * Glenoid retroversion less than 25° Exclusion Criteria * Rotator cuff insufficiency * Fracture deformity/sequelae * Severe glenoid deformity (C glenoid, severe A2, B2 glenoid) * Current or previous infection of shoulder * Previous acromion fracture (not os acromiale) * Brachial plexopathy * Axillary neuropathy * Current drug or alcohol use or dependence that, in the opinion of the site investigator, would interfere with adherence to study requirements. * Inability or unwillingness of individual or legal guardian/representative to give written informed consent. * Medical conditions that would make 2 years follow up unlikely * Non-English speaking

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) Questionnaire score

Timeframe: 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07584356

SponsorMayo Clinic

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2029-07

Contact for this trial

Noelle M Drapeau, CCRP

507-266-6397 drapeau.noelle2@mayo.edu

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Who can participate

Age range

60 Years – 85 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.