Actively Recruiting
RCT Evaluating First Time Shoulder Dislocation
Led by McMaster University · Updated on 2025-09-26
100
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
242 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
RCT Evaluating First Time Shoulder Dislocation
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients aged 14 to 40 years
- First-time anterior shoulder dislocation within the past 3 months confirmed by imaging or documented reduction and physical exam
- Ability to provide informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Unable to undergo surgery or anesthesia
- Other shoulder injuries such as rotator cuff tear or fracture
- Previous shoulder surgery
- Likely problems maintaining follow-up or incarcerated
- Epilepsy or seizure disorder
- Pregnancy
- Diagnosis of multidirectional instability
- Bony glenoid defect greater than 10% on imaging
- Dislocation without trauma due to hyper laxity or atraumatic instability
- Cases involving litigation or workplace insurance claims
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8N 4A6
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
D
Danielle Dagher, MSc
CONTACT
M
Moin Khan, MD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
4
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