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NCT03547726 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Physical Therapy After Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
A NA study, sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 100
- Enrollment target
NCT03547726: Completed NA study, sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham.
NCT03547726 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Alabama at Birmingham. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03547726, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 100 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
A common operation for various shoulder conditions is a total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA). In cases with severe rotator cuff tears or other conditions, a variant of the procedure called a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty may be performed. It is unclear whether or not patients require formal physical therapy (as opposed to no physical therapy with recommended avoided movements) after reverse TSA. Orthopaedic surgeons have varying opinions on the postoperative rehabilitation protocol for reverse TSA, with some surgeons not prescribing any physical therapy. The purpose of this study is to randomize patients into two groups: one that sees a physical therapist after their reverse TSA, and one that is provided with actions not to perform and are allowed to self-rehabilitate.
Primary Outcome
Active range of motion in the shoulder joint in forward flexion (measured in degrees)
Interventions
- OTHER Physical Therapy
- OTHER Self-Rehab
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 100 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-02-27 |
| Est. Completion | 2022-01-19 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03547726 record still lists
NCT03547726 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 100 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Physical Therapy is the first listed.
NCT03547726 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03547726 about?
NCT03547726 is a clinical study titled "Physical Therapy After Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty". A common operation for various shoulder conditions is a total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA). In cases with severe rotator cuff tears or other conditions, a variant of the procedure called a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty may be performed. It is unclear whether or not patients require formal physi...
What is the current status of trial NCT03547726?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 100 participants. The study started on 2019-02-27. Estimated completion is 2022-01-19.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03547726?
The interventions under investigation include: Physical Therapy (OTHER), Self-Rehab (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03547726?
This trial is sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham, which has 1,160 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT03547726's enrollment target sits among peer trials
100 840th of 2000 higher than 1,081 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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