Clinical Research Directory

Using VirtuaCareTM Platform for Home Programs in Acute and Chronic Shoulder Conditions: A Pilot Study

This study will be performed to determine if Band Connect's VirtuaCare™ platform increases patient compliance and provides an effective alternative to current physical therapy treatment while reducing the frequency of visits compared with standard orthopedic physical therapy treatment performed in the outpatient clinic. Participants are being asked to take part in this research study if 18 years and older and have been prescribed physical therapy rehabilitation for an acute or chronic shoulder condition and as part of the participant's physical therapy will receive a shoulder exercise home program.

OsseoFit Stemless Shoulder System (Anatomic)

The purpose of this clinical research protocol is to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and long-term outcomes of the OsseoFit Stemless Shoulder System (Anatomic) in patients with a primary diagnosis of osteoarthritis. The study aims to assess the intraoperative characteristics, postoperative complications, functional outcomes, and radiographic findings associated with the use of the stemless implant system. Ultimately, this research aims to improve patient outcomes, enhance surgical techniques, and inform clinical decision-making in the treatment of shoulder pathology.

MDR - Comprehensive Reverse/Versa Dial Ti Glenosphere

The objective of this retrospective/prospective consecutives series PMCF study is to collect data confirming safety, performance and clinical benefits of the Comprehensive Versa-Dial Reverse Ti Glenosphere when used for primary total shoulder arthroplasty (implants and instrumentation) at a 1,2,3,5,7, and 10- year follow-up\* to meet EU Medical Device and other Regulatory Requirements for Post-Market Surveillance. Because Comprehensive Versa-Dial Reverse Ti Glenospheres have only been on the market since 2009, a prospective aspect to the study will be utilized as well to collect long-term data. \*The most recent available data will be used. If any of the listed time points are not available, data will be used from last available time point and follow-up will move forward at the closest available time point.

Comparison of the Effectiveness of TENS and TENS + NMES Treatment in Stroke Patients With Shoulder Pain

In this study, the effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (TENS + NMES) applied in addition to TENS on pain, shoulder joint range of motion and upper extremity functions will be comparatively evaluated in stroke patients with hemiplegic shoulder pain. In this direction, in the study; The effectiveness of both treatment approaches on the severity of hemiplegic shoulder pain, their contribution to shoulder functionality and daily living activities will be examined; It will be investigated whether NMES application added to TENS provides an additional clinical benefit compared to TENS.

Interscalene Block vs Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block

Postoperative pain is important following arthroscopic shoulder surgery. Postoperative effective pain treatment provides early mobilization and a shorter hospital stay. Ultrasound (US)-guided brachial plexus blocks, such as interscalene and supraclavicular block, are usually performed. Interscalen brachial plexus block (ISCB) is one of the most preferred techniques among these. Ultrasound (US) guided serratus posterior superior block (SPSPB) is a new interfacial plane block defined by Tulgar et al in 2023. It is based on injection on the serratus posterior superior muscle at the level of the 2nd or 3rd rib. This block provides analgesia in conditions such as interscapular pain, chronic myofascial pain syndromes, scapulocostal syndrome, and shoulder pain. The SPS muscle is located at the C7-T2 level. It attaches to the lateral edges of the second and fifth ribs. It is innervated by the lower cervical and upper intercostal nerves. With the SPS block, these nerves are blocked, and analgesia is provided. It has been reported that SPSIPB provides effective analgesia after shoulder surgery. The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of the US-guided SPSIPB and ISCB for postoperative analgesia management after arthroscopic shoulder surgery.

Sling vs No Sling After Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

This study involves patients who will be undergoing a reverse total shoulder replacement at Duke University. 100 eligible will be randomly assigned into one of two groups, a sling or no sling group. Patients in the sling group will wear a sling for three weeks after their surgery while the no sling group will only wear a sling three days after their surgery. Patients will follow their doctors normal follow up visit schedule after surgery, with visits at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years.

MDR - Comprehensive Primary/Micro Stem & Versa-Dial Ti Humeral Head

The objective of this retrospective/prospective enrollment and prospective follow-up consecutive series PMCF study is to collect data confirming safety, performance and clinical benefits of the Comprehensive Primary Micro Stem and Comprehensive Anatomic Versa-Dial Titanium Humeral Heads when used for primary and revision total shoulder arthroplasty (implants and instrumentation) at 1,3,5,7 and 10 years\*. Comprehensive Primary Micro Stem and Comprehensive Anatomic Versa-Dial Titanium Humeral Heads have been on the market since 2007, but have insufficient data to support 10 years of clinical history. Therefore, a prospective aspect to the study will be utilized in order to collect long-term data.

Evaluating Hemidiaphragmatic Paralysis With Prolonged Neural Blockade From an Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block

This prospective observational study aims to evaluate the incidence of hemidiaphragmatic paralysis in patients receiving interscalene brachial plexus nerve block with prolonged neural blockade. English speaking American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) 1-3 patients ages 18-80 receiving prolonged interscalene nerve block will be randomized into 3 groups: first group receiving a perineural catheter infusing 0.2% ropivacaine; the second group receiving a single shot injection of 10mL liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel; n=20) plus 5 mL 0.5% bupivacaine and the third receiving 20mL liposomal bupivacaine plus 5mL bupivacaine (to be determined by the attending anesthesiologist).Primary outcome will be incidence of hemidiaphragmatic paralysis postoperative day 1 as measured by point of care (POCUS) ultrasound.

MDR - Comprehensive Primary Revision Stems PMCF

The objective of this retrospective and prospective consecutive series PMCF (Post Market Clinical Follow Up) study is to collect long-term data confirming safety, performance and clinical benefits of the Comprehensive Primary Revision Stems (implants and instrumentation) when used for shoulder arthroplasty at 1, 3, 5, 7 and 10 years.

Effect on Post-operative Pain of Tranexamic Acid Injection During Shoulder Surgery

Arthroscopic shoulder surgery is a commonly performed minimally invasive surgery in which a camera (an arthroscope) is inserted inside the shoulder joint. This surgery is responsible for moderate to severe pain. It may require the use of opioid analgesics in the acute phase. One of the components of this pain may be the postoperative hematoma. Pain is one of the main causes of patient satisfaction failure after shoulder surgery. Finding ways to reduce this pain is a primary principle in the management of this surgery. Until now, this management requires the frequent use of morphine. However, this use of morphine may conduct to adverse effects (nausea/vomiting, constipation, malaise, sweating), and even public health problems such as addiction. It is therefore interesting to look for ways to increase the patient's analgesia by other means, which will thus increase patient satisfaction and make his management more fluid. The effect on pain of hematoma reduction is rarely described in the scientific literature. The hypothesis of this study is that the intraoperative administration of intravenous (IV) tranexamic acid can reduce the hematoma and thus decrease postoperative pain.The aim of this study is to demonstrate that the use of IV tranexamic acid intraoperatively, compared to a placebo (sodium chloride 0.9%), reduces postoperative pain after arthroscopic shoulder surgery.

Effectiveness of Treatments for Massive Rotator Cuff Tears: Mixed Methodology.

The purpose of this study is: 1) to identify relevant treatment outcomes for people with massive rotator cuff tears of the shoulder joint, according to the experience of the affected people, to facilitate treatment shared decision-making during the specialist consultation in Spain; 2) to compare the effectiveness of conservative treatment, arthroscopic decompressive surgery and reverse prosthesis, in terms of patient's relevant outcomes and health-related quality of life.

Cross-sectorial Use of Patient-Reported Outcomes in Chronic Degenerative Shoulder Conditions

This research project aims to test if systematic (extensive) use of patient-reported outcomes across treatment boundaries can 1. improve patients' and health professionals' understanding of individual patients' conditions and health changes, 2. improve indications for treatment, 3. strengthen patient empowerment, and 4. reduce patients' utilization of health services. The study will be performed in the particular context of patients with chronic degenerative conditions of the shoulder. These patients are characterized by contact with numerous health professionals from different health sectors, such as general practitioner, physiotherapists and surgical referral centres, which challenges coherence and communication for the individual treatment decisions. The research project will be performed as a randomized controlled trial (RCT) with a 1-year inclusion period and two years of follow-up.

Proximal Humerus Reconstruction After Resection for Tumors : Comparison Between Allograft Prosthetic Composite and Cement Sleeve Prosthetic Composite

Proximal humerus is a common site for primary bone tumors and metastatic disease. Reconstruction with reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) after resection is a surgical challenge and presented high risk of complication. The options for reconstruction after proximal humerus tumor resection are limited, and depend on the soft tissue conditions and bone loss. The most commonly used techniques include long cemented stem alone (in case of limited resection), allograft prosthetic composite (APC), massive prosthesis. In some cases two step procedure are performed : first step is resection and RSA with cement sleeve, and second step is APC or massive prosthesis.

Catheter Over Needle (CON) vs Catheter Through Needle (CTN).

This is a randomized clinical trial with the objective of comparing the time of insertion of two types of perineural catheters in shoulder surgery. These devices are thin lines that have to be inserted over a needle or throw a needle, depending of the type of catheter that is used. The hypothesis is: the installation of Contiplex C or catheter over needle (CON) is faster than a normal contiplex catheter or Catheter throw needle (CTN) at same rate of effectivity.

Osteolysis of Allograft Prosthetic Composite After Shoulder Resection for Tumors

The gold standard after shoulder resection for tumors is reconstruction by reverse prosthesis and allograft. This is an intervention also performed for more frequent etiologies (revisions of prosthesis, non cancerous humeral bone loss ...). The results in these etiologies are good, and do not find any particular mechanical complications (including no osteolysis of the graft). In the case of reconstruction for cancer, the numbers of patients are lower (rare pathologies) and some studies on small numbers found osteolysis of the allograft. The aim of this study is to analyze the presence or not osteolysis in these patients, and to quantify it precisely by scanner measurement (no data yet in the literature).