Osteoarthritis Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People aged 18 years or older
- People who have been medically advised to have an anatomic primary total shoulder replacement because of osteoarthritis and/or arthritis caused by a past injury
- People who are willing and able to follow the study's requirements throughout the trial period
Who may not be able to join:
- People with a medical condition or balance problem that could increase the risk of falling
- People who have had previous rotator cuff surgery (a type of surgery on the tendons around the shoulder)
- People with a damaged or insufficient rotator cuff (the group of muscles and tendons that support the shoulder)
- People whose bone quality in the shoulder area may not be strong enough to support the implant
- People with nerve or muscle problems in the shoulder, or other conditions that could limit how well the shoulder functions after surgery
- People who use a wheelchair, crutches, or a walking frame and place weight through the shoulder at the time of the operation
- People with active cancer that has spread to or is present at the shoulder joint
- People who have received chemotherapy or radiation therapy within 6 months before surgery
- People who have taken more than 5mg per day of corticosteroid medications (not including inhalers) within the 3 years before surgery
- People who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study period
- People who are unable to understand the study, or who have a history of not following medical advice
- People with a history of alcohol or drug abuse
- People who are currently taking part in another clinical research study that could interfere with this one
- People with metal allergies or sensitivity to metals
- People with a current or previous infection at or near the area where the implant would be placed
- People with an active infection anywhere else in the body
- People who would only be able to provide consent in an emergency situation (confirm with trial site)
- Women of childbearing age who have a positive pregnancy test (urine or blood)
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Matthias A Zumstein, Prof Dr. med, Lindenhofgruppe AG (Bern)
Phone: +41 091 6966060
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
GP referral letter
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Oxford Shoulder Score
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 26 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.