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Glenohumeral OsteoArthritis Therapy Trial
Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo
Summary
Arthritis of the shoulder glenohumeral joint is a growing problem in an aging population. Treatment options for glenohumeral arthritis can be grouped into three main categories: 1) shoulder replacement surgery, 2) injections (corticosteroid, hyaluronic acid and PRP) and physical therapy (PT). Surgery comes with risks and the potential for implant failure or revision over time. Therefore, it is typical for doctors to prescribe injections and/or PT before discussing surgery. Sometimes, insurance companies will require PT before considering a shoulder operation. It is unknown if PT is effective for improving function or pain with patients with glenohumeral arthritis. The aim of this study is to compare pain and functional outcomes after undergoing a 12 week PT program, at home PT exercises or delaying conservative treatment.
Official title: A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Physical Therapy or Home Exercise With No Treatment for Patients With Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
125
Start Date
2026-06-17
Completion Date
2028-06-30
Last Updated
2026-08-04
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Physical therapy
12 weeks of designated physical therapy focused on improving shoulder strength and range of motion
Home physical therapy
12 weeks of home therapy program focused on improving shoulder strength and range of motion
Locations (1)
UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Buffalo, New York, United States