RCT Evaluating First Time Shoulder Dislocation (NCT05715021)
Randomized Trial Evaluating First Time Shoulder Dislocation: Surgery vs Conservative Care
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The primary objective of the pilot study is to assess the feasibility of a definitive trial to determine the effect of arthroscopic soft tissue stabilization vs. non-operative management on the risk of recurrent anterior dislocation rates and functional outcomes following in patients presenting with a first-time dislocation (FTD) over a 24-month period.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton — Hamilton, Ontario
Age range: 14 Years to 40 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Bankart + Remplissage Procedure (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)
- St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton — Hamilton, Ontario
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (905) 522-1155
Email: ddagher@stjoes.ca
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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- The Arthroscopic Treatment of Recurrent Anterior Shoulder Instability — Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Shoulder Instability Trial Comparing Arthroscopic Stabilization Benefits Compared With Latarjet Procedure Evaluation — Hamilton, Ontario
- Conservative Versus Operative - First Time Shoulder Dislocations — New York, New York
- Early arthroscoPic Stabilization veRsus rehabilitatiOn of the Shoulder in Adolescents With a trauMatic First-time Anterior Shoulder Dislocation ePisode. — Hamilton, Ontario
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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.