Ankylosing Spondylitis Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from the ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• You have been recommended for shoulder replacement surgery, or you have already had shoulder replacement surgery in the past
• Your bones have finished growing (you are a skeletally mature adult)
• You are expected to live for at least 2 years after the surgery
• You are willing to attend all required check-up appointments before and after surgery
• You are willing and able to read and sign a consent form to take part in the study

Who may not be able to join:

• You have a bone infection in the upper arm or shoulder blade, or you have an active infection anywhere in your body that has not yet been treated
• Your bones are too weak, damaged, or abnormally shaped to properly support the implant
• You have significant bone loss in the inner part of the upper arm bone that would prevent the implant from being held in place securely
• You have bone loss in the upper arm that extends too far down, making it difficult to secure the implant
• You have a nerve or muscle condition that means you cannot control your shoulder joint
• You have a significant injury to the network of nerves that controls the arm and shoulder (brachial plexus)
• The main shoulder muscle (deltoid) does not work
• Your age, weight, or activity level leads your surgeon to believe the implant may fail sooner than expected
• You are unwilling or unable to follow the care instructions after surgery
• You have a problem with alcohol, drugs, or other substance misuse
• You have a medical condition that could negatively affect how well or how long the implant works (confirm with trial site)
• You are pregnant
• You are currently a prisoner
• You have a medical reason why this type of surgery is not safe for you
• You are having a revision surgery where a stemmed implant was previously used — this applies specifically to the stemless shoulder system being studied
• You have a known allergy or sensitivity to metals or the materials used in the implant — this applies specifically to the stemless shoulder system
• You have a specific type of acute (sudden) fracture of the upper arm bone involving displacement of certain bone fragments — this applies specifically to the stemless shoulder system (confirm with trial site for details)
• You have an acute fracture of the upper arm bone combined with joint disease and a severely damaged rotator cuff causing the arm bone to shift upward — this applies specifically to the stemless shoulder system (confirm with trial site)

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.