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NCT03921944 Evaluation of Structural and Functional Integrity of the Rotator Cuff After Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

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NCT ID NCT03921944
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Condition Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 30 participants
Start Date 2024-05-02
Primary Completion 2028-09

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 45 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
CT scan of the shoulders

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 30 participants in total. It began in 2024-05-02 with a primary completion date of 2028-09.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the rotator cuff muscles in your shoulder at one and two year post total shoulder replacement surgery.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * age \>45yrs * primary diagnosis of osteoarthritis of the shoulder * total shoulder replacement performed by Dr. Armstrong * administered a local anesthetic mixture and not regional anesthesia * all genders * Fluent in written and spoken English * Patients capable of giving informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Known contraindications to CT/EMG * Inability to provide informed consent * History of recent trauma to the shoulder * Atypical shoulder pain * Other suspected shoulder pathology (i.e. tumor, infection) * Pregnancy * Bilateral total shoulder arthroplasty

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Padmavathi Ponnuru, PhD

✉ pponnuru@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

📞 717-531-0003

Principal Investigator

April D Armstrong, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03921944 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 45 Years or older, studying Osteoarthritis of Shoulder. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT03921944 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03921944 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at pponnuru@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03921944 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Hershey, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03921944 clinical trial?

NCT03921944 is sponsored by Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. The principal investigator is April D Armstrong, MD at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. The trial plans to enroll 30 participants.

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