Shoulder instability Clinical Trials

8 recruitingLast updated: May 11, 2026

There are 8 actively recruiting shoulder instability clinical trials across 7 countries. Studies span Not Applicable. Top locations include Bologna, Italy, Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Updated daily from ClinicalTrials.gov.


Shoulder instability Trials at a Glance

8 actively recruiting trials for shoulder instability are listed on ClinicalTrialsFinder across 6 cities in 7 countries. The largest study group is Not Applicable with 4 trials, with the heaviest enrollment activity in Bologna, Cairo, and Halifax. Lead sponsors running shoulder instability studies include La Trobe University, Kasr El Aini Hospital, and Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli.

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About Shoulder instability Clinical Trials

Looking for clinical trials for Shoulder instability? There are currently 7 studies actively recruiting participants. Clinical trials offer access to new treatments before they are widely available, and every approved therapy in use today was first tested through a clinical trial.

Below you can browse trials, sign up for alerts when new Shoulder instability trials open, and view eligibility criteria for each study. Each listing includes the study phase, locations, and enrollment details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Shoulder instability clinical trials

A clinical trial is a carefully designed research study that tests new medical treatments, drugs, devices, or approaches in human volunteers. Every approved medication and treatment available today was proven safe and effective through clinical trials.

All clinical trials are reviewed and approved by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) — independent committees that evaluate patient safety. Trials follow strict protocols, and your health is monitored closely throughout. You can withdraw at any time.

Not necessarily. Many trials compare the new treatment against the current standard of care, meaning all participants receive active treatment. When placebos are used, they are typically combined with standard treatment, not given alone. The trial description will always specify the design.

Under the Affordable Care Act, most private insurers are required to cover routine patient care costs during a clinical trial. The sponsor typically covers the investigational treatment itself. Medicare also covers routine costs for qualifying trials.

Yes. Participation is completely voluntary. You can withdraw at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your access to standard medical care.

Each trial has specific eligibility criteria — including age, diagnosis, disease stage, prior treatments, and general health. Browse the trials listed above and check their eligibility sections. You can also contact the trial site directly to discuss your situation.

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Not Applicable

Surgical Treatment of Recurrent Shoulder Dislocations

Shoulder instability
Nova Scotia Health Authority200 enrolled2 locationsNCT05564494
Recruiting
Not Applicable

Labroplasty in Cases of Anterior Shoulder Instability With Subcritical Glenoid Bone Loss

Recurrent Anterior Shoulder Instability
Kasr El Aini Hospital21 enrolled1 locationNCT07488039
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French Shoulder Instability Surgery Cohort Study

Shoulder instabilityShoulder Instability Subluxation Bilateral
Chirurgie Du Sport5,000 enrolled1 locationNCT07405827
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Not Applicable

Clinical and Radiographic Assessment After Surgical Treatment of Anterior Shoulder Dislocation

Shoulder instabilityAnterior shoulder dislocationBone Defects
Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli20 enrolled1 locationNCT04520087
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Not Applicable

Virtual Reality Rehabilitation for Shoulder Pathologies

Shoulder instabilityRotator Cuff TearsFrozen Shoulder
La Tour Hospital15 enrolled1 locationNCT06963983
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Ultrasound measurement of stable and unstable shoulders

Shoulder instability
La Trobe University30 enrolled1 locationACTRN12623001285640
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Ultrasound measurement of unstable shoulders before and after taping and rehabilitation treatment

Shoulder instability
La Trobe University15 enrolled1 locationACTRN12623001284651
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The efficacy of two alternative suture anchors, Panalok and bioraptor 2.3 for primary stabilisation of the shoulder for instability and identification of risk factors for recurrence of the shoulder instability post operation

Shoulder stabilisation: shoulder instability episodes not controlled with conservative measures
Simon BELL236 enrolled1 locationACTRN12606000196549