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Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty With or Without Partial Coracoidectomy: Evaluation of Functional Internal Rotation

France60 participantsStarted 2026-06-01

Plain-language summary

This project aims to conduct a randomized controlled trial comparing the functional outcomes and complications of standard reverse total shoulder arthroplasty and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty combined with partial coracoidectomy. The study will assess functional internal rotation at 12 months post-surgery, as measured by the ADLIR (Activities of Daily Living requiring Internal Rotation) score.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: \- Adults undergoing reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA), including primary procedures or fracture repair. Indications may include arthropathy due to a rotator cuff tear, primary glenohumeral osteoarthritis with an irreparable rotator cuff tear, or post-traumatic arthritis. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with a history of coracoid fractures or who have previously undergone surgery involving the coracoid process. * Patients undergoing latissimus dorsi transfers * Presence of an active infection, inflammatory arthritis, or a tumor affecting the shoulder region. * Patients with pre-existing neuromuscular disorders affecting shoulder function * Patients who are unwilling or unable to participate in the trial or complete follow-up assessments * Patients deprived of their liberty by judicial or administrative order, in pretrial detention, or under guardianship, conservatorship, or judicial protection. * Pregnant women, women in labor, or breastfeeding women * Patients receiving psychiatric care * Patients not enrolled in a social security program

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

Assessment of functional internal rotation, as measured by the change in the ADLIR (Activities of Daily Living requiring Internal Rotation) score

Timeframe: 12 months after surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07604714

SponsorClinique Générale dAnnecy

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2029-04-01

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