Comparison of Lateralized RTSA With and Without Subscapularis Repair (NCT04728282)
Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Lateralized Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (RTSA) With and Without Subscapularis Repair
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this double-blind randomized controlled trial is to compare patient-reported, clinical, and functional outcomes in patients undergoing RTSA with and without subscapularis repair after placement of a modern "lateralized" implant over the course of 24-months postoperative.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Pan Am Clinic — Winnipeg, Manitoba
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- RTSA with subscapularis repair (PROCEDURE)
- RTSA without subscapularis repair (PROCEDURE)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Pan Am Clinic — Winnipeg, Manitoba
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (204) 925-7469
Email: smcrae@panamclinic.com
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.