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RecruitingReverse Total Shoulder ArthroplastyRotator Cuff Tear ArthropathyAdvanced Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis

Pectoralis Minor Release Versus Non-release in RSA

Eligible age

18+ yrs

Accepts

All genders

Locations

1 state

Healthy volunteers

No

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About this study

The goal of this clinical trial is to assess if concomitant open pectoralis minor release would improve pain and outcomes after Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty (RSA). The main questions it aims to answer are: * whether releasing the pectoralis minor prophylactically could have better pain relief * whether releasing the pectoralis minor prophylactically could have increased Range of motion (ROM) outcomes * whether releasing the pectoralis minor prophylactically could have higher final Patient Reported Outcome Measurements (PROMs) Participants will be randomized to either undergo RSA with pectoralis minor release or RSA without pectoralis minor release.

Sponsor: Emory University

You may qualify if…

  • All patients undergoing surgery for reverse total shoulder arthroplasty
  • Patients willing and able to provide informed consent

You may not qualify if…

  • Revision arthroplasty
  • Reverse shoulder arthroplasty for proximal humerus fractures
  • Adults unable to consent
  • Individuals who are not yet adults (infants, children, teenagers)
  • Pregnant women
  • Prisoners

Where it's recruiting

Georgia

Atlanta

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT06292169 · last updated 2025-10-23