Anterior Glenohumeral DislocationsNCT05898243
Prospective Descriptive Study of Injuries Associated to Anterior Shoulder Dislocations in Patients Over 40 Years
An observational study of Anterior Glenohumeral Dislocations, run by Corporacion Parc Tauli at 1 site in Spain.
Trial summary
The glenohumeral joint has the highest rate of dislocation of the whole body, due to its high mobility and the special characteristics of its anatomy. It is estimated that every year between 1-2% of the population will suffer from glenohumeral dislocation. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 40 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Anterior Glenohumeral Dislocations
- What is being tested?
- Reduction
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- How many people
- 120 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSpain
- Study dates
- 1 Jun 2023to 31 May 2028
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 40 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: All consecutive patients with an anterior glenohumeral dislocation and over 40 years old who came to the Emergency Room in the Hospital between June 2023 and June 2025
Who may be able to join
- More than 40 years old
- First episode of traumatic anterior gelnohumeral dislocation seen in Rx
- Acceptance to be checked over 2 years
- Acceptance to be submitted to TAC, NMR, EMG and Bilateral Ultrasound
Who cannot join
- Previous fractures in this extremity
- Previous neurovascular lesions in this extremity
- Other associated lesions
- Cognitive alterations or dementia which prevent completing the protocols. Patients with <14 points in Mini-mental test.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Spain1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Hospital Parc Taulí
Sabadell, Barcelona, 08208
Mireia, 34 93 723 10 10 ext. 21652
About this study
The glenohumeral joint has the highest rate of dislocation of the whole body, due to its high mobility and the special characteristics of its anatomy. It is estimated that every year between 1-2% of the population will suffer from glenohumeral dislocation. The vast majority of studies are based on young patients under the age of 40, given that at this age they have the higher incidence and at the same time, they have higher redislocation index. However, the investigators are in front of a more active population with a longer life expectancy. That is why the cases of anterior glenohumeral dislocations are increasing in people older than 40 years. Given that most studies focus on younger patients, the investigators lack knowledge about which injuries are associated with dislocation at this age and whether these influence its clinical evolution.
- Conditions
- Anterior Glenohumeral Dislocations
- Being tested
- Reduction
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
ReductionProcedure or surgery
An Rx will be performed before and after the reduction of the dislocation. After that, the neurovascular state will be checked and also if there is some associated injury.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Humeral anterior dislocation | Patients presenting a first episode of humeral anterior dislocation and who are over 40 years old. Receives: Procedure: Reduction |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Characterization of associated lesions
Measured: At the three months visit including assessment of NMR/EMG/TAC/Bilateral Ultrasound
Secondary outcomes (5)
Constant Functional Test
Measured: 3, 6, 12 and 24 months
WOSI test
Measured: 3, 6, 12 and 24 months
SST
Measured: 3, 6, 12 and 24 months
Redislocations
Measured: 3, 6, 12 and 24 months
Type of treatment
Measured: 3, 6, 12 and 24 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted12 Jun 2023
- Study start1 Jun 2023
- Primary completion31 May 2028 (estimated)
- Study completion31 May 2028 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (9)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Anterior Glenohumeral DislocationsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Corporacion Parc Tauli
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mònica Salomó Domènech, Corporacion Parc Tauli
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05898243
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Dislocation
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 1 Jun 2023
- Last updated
- 23 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Smartt AA, Wilbur RR, Song BM, Krych AJ, Okoroha K, Barlow JD, Camp CL. Natural History of First-Time Anterior Shoulder Dislocation in Patients Older Than 50 Years: A Study of 179 Patients With a Mean Follow-up of 11 Years. Orthop J Sports Med. 2022 Nov 2;10(11):23259671221129301. doi: 10.1177/23259671221129301. eCollection 2022 Nov.
PubMed 36339796Rapariz JM, Martin-Martin S, Pareja-Bezares A, Ortega-Klein J. Shoulder dislocation in patients older than 60 years of age. Int J Shoulder Surg. 2010 Oct;4(4):88-92. doi: 10.4103/0973-6042.79792.
PubMed 21655003Robinson CM, Shur N, Sharpe T, Ray A, Murray IR. Injuries associated with traumatic anterior glenohumeral dislocations. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2012 Jan 4;94(1):18-26. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.J.01795.
PubMed 22218378Maier M, Geiger EV, Ilius C, Frank J, Marzi I. Midterm results after operatively stabilised shoulder dislocations in elderly patients. Int Orthop. 2009 Jun;33(3):719-23. doi: 10.1007/s00264-008-0578-z. Epub 2008 May 24.
PubMed 18500515Atef A, El-Tantawy A, Gad H, Hefeda M. Prevalence of associated injuries after anterior shoulder dislocation: a prospective study. Int Orthop. 2016 Mar;40(3):519-24. doi: 10.1007/s00264-015-2862-z. Epub 2015 Jul 2.
PubMed 26133290Sonnabend DH. Treatment of primary anterior shoulder dislocation in patients older than 40 years of age. Conservative versus operative. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1994 Jul;(304):74-7.
PubMed 8020237Liavaag S, Stiris MG, Svenningsen S, Enger M, Pripp AH, Brox JI. Capsular lesions with glenohumeral ligament injuries in patients with primary shoulder dislocation: magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic resonance arthrography evaluation. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2011 Dec;21(6):e291-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0838.2010.01282.x. Epub 2011 Mar 15.
PubMed 21401723Stayner LR, Cummings J, Andersen J, Jobe CM. Shoulder dislocations in patients older than 40 years of age. Orthop Clin North Am. 2000 Apr;31(2):231-9. doi: 10.1016/s0030-5898(05)70143-7.
PubMed 10736392Shin SJ, Yun YH, Kim DJ, Yoo JD. Treatment of traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation in patients older than 60 years. Am J Sports Med. 2012 Apr;40(4):822-7. doi: 10.1177/0363546511434522. Epub 2012 Jan 27.
PubMed 22287643
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 23 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Prospective Descriptive Study of Injuries Associated to Anterior Shoulder Dislocations in Patients Over 40 Years
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05898243
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Dislocation
- Conditions
- Anterior Glenohumeral Dislocations
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Corporacion Parc TauliUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jun 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 May 2028 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 May 2028 (estimated)
- First posted
- 12 Jun 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The glenohumeral joint has the highest rate of dislocation of the whole body, due to its high mobility and the special characteristics of its anatomy. It is estimated that every year between 1-2% of the population will suffer from glenohumeral dislocation. The vast majority of studies are based on young patients under the age of 40, given that at this age they have the higher incidence and at the same time, they have higher redislocation index. However, the investigators are in front of a more active population with a longer life expectancy. That is why the cases of anterior glenohumeral dislocations are increasing in people older than 40 years. Given that most studies focus on younger patients, the investigators lack knowledge about which injuries are associated with dislocation at this age and whether these influence its clinical evolution.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Humeral anterior dislocation | – | Procedure: ReductionPatients presenting a first episode of humeral anterior dislocation and who are over 40 years old. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 40 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- All consecutive patients with an anterior glenohumeral dislocation and over 40 years old who came to the Emergency Room in the Hospital between June 2023 and June 2025
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- More than 40 years old
- First episode of traumatic anterior gelnohumeral dislocation seen in Rx
- Acceptance to be checked over 2 years
- Acceptance to be submitted to TAC, NMR, EMG and Bilateral Ultrasound
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Previous fractures in this extremity
- Previous neurovascular lesions in this extremity
- Other associated lesions
- Cognitive alterations or dementia which prevent completing the protocols. Patients with <14 points in Mini-mental test.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| ReductionAn Rx will be performed before and after the reduction of the dislocation. After that, the neurovascular state will be checked and also if there is some associated injury. | Procedure or surgery | Humeral anterior dislocation |
Primary outcome
Characterization of associated lesions
Time frame: At the three months visit including assessment of NMR/EMG/TAC/Bilateral Ultrasound
5 secondary outcomes
Constant Functional Test
Time frame: 3, 6, 12 and 24 months
WOSI test
Time frame: 3, 6, 12 and 24 months
SST
Time frame: 3, 6, 12 and 24 months
Redislocations
Time frame: 3, 6, 12 and 24 months
Type of treatment
Time frame: 3, 6, 12 and 24 months
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 23 Oct 2026.
- Background: PubMed 36339796Smartt AA, Wilbur RR, Song BM, Krych AJ, Okoroha K, Barlow JD, Camp CL. Natural History of First-Time Anterior Shoulder Dislocation in Patients Older Than 50 Years: A Study of 179 Patients With a Mean Follow-up of 11 Years. Orthop J Sports Med. 2022 Nov 2;10(11):23259671221129301. doi: 10.1177/23259671221129301. eCollection 2022 Nov.
- Background: PubMed 21655003Rapariz JM, Martin-Martin S, Pareja-Bezares A, Ortega-Klein J. Shoulder dislocation in patients older than 60 years of age. Int J Shoulder Surg. 2010 Oct;4(4):88-92. doi: 10.4103/0973-6042.79792.
- Background: PubMed 22218378Robinson CM, Shur N, Sharpe T, Ray A, Murray IR. Injuries associated with traumatic anterior glenohumeral dislocations. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2012 Jan 4;94(1):18-26. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.J.01795.
- Background: PubMed 18500515Maier M, Geiger EV, Ilius C, Frank J, Marzi I. Midterm results after operatively stabilised shoulder dislocations in elderly patients. Int Orthop. 2009 Jun;33(3):719-23. doi: 10.1007/s00264-008-0578-z. Epub 2008 May 24.
- Background: PubMed 26133290Atef A, El-Tantawy A, Gad H, Hefeda M. Prevalence of associated injuries after anterior shoulder dislocation: a prospective study. Int Orthop. 2016 Mar;40(3):519-24. doi: 10.1007/s00264-015-2862-z. Epub 2015 Jul 2.
- Background: PubMed 8020237Sonnabend DH. Treatment of primary anterior shoulder dislocation in patients older than 40 years of age. Conservative versus operative. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1994 Jul;(304):74-7.
- Background: PubMed 21401723Liavaag S, Stiris MG, Svenningsen S, Enger M, Pripp AH, Brox JI. Capsular lesions with glenohumeral ligament injuries in patients with primary shoulder dislocation: magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic resonance arthrography evaluation. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2011 Dec;21(6):e291-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0838.2010.01282.x. Epub 2011 Mar 15.
- Background: PubMed 10736392Stayner LR, Cummings J, Andersen J, Jobe CM. Shoulder dislocations in patients older than 40 years of age. Orthop Clin North Am. 2000 Apr;31(2):231-9. doi: 10.1016/s0030-5898(05)70143-7.
- Background: PubMed 22287643Shin SJ, Yun YH, Kim DJ, Yoo JD. Treatment of traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation in patients older than 60 years. Am J Sports Med. 2012 Apr;40(4):822-7. doi: 10.1177/0363546511434522. Epub 2012 Jan 27.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Anterior Glenohumeral Dislocations, run by Corporacion Parc Tauli at 1 site in Spain.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 23 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Spain. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Mònica Salomó (+34 93 723 10 10 ext. 21611, msalomo@tauli.cat), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Characterization of associated lesions (time frame: At the three months visit including assessment of NMR/EMG/TAC/Bilateral Ultrasound). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05898243, which also lists 9 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 23 Oct 2026.