Study on Outcomes of Proximal Humerus Fractures

Part of paid clinical trials in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Sponsor
University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Study ID
NCT07060664
Status
Not Yet Recruiting

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Conditions

  • Proximal Humerus Fracture

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
65 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • open reduction internal fixation — PROCEDURE
    treatment with open reduction and plates/screws
  • intramedullary nail — PROCEDURE
    open reduction and intramedullary nail
  • reverse total shoulder arthroplasty — PROCEDURE
    reverse total shoulder arthroplasty

Study Details

Patients undergoing either operative or non-operative treatment of proximal humerus fractures will be studied with the goal of understanding which treatment modality provides optimal post-injury outcomes.

Key Dates

Start date
Sep 1, 2026
Status verified
Oct 2025
Primary completion
May 1, 2028
Completion
Jul 1, 2028

Study Design

Enrollment
100 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Active Comparator: Operative Management
  • No Intervention: Non-operative Management

Primary Outcome Measure

Range of Motion (ROM) [ Time Frame: at 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, and 24 months from initiation of treatment ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
UMass Chan Medical SchoolWorcesterMassachusetts01605
Gregory Iovanel, MD
401-651-8188

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