RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07644624

Sling vs. Dynamic Shoulder Stabilizer After Soft Tissue Shoulder Instability Surgery (SLIDY)

Sling vs. Dynamic Shoulder Stabilizer After Soft Tissue Shoulder Instability Surgery ("SLIDY"): A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Assessing Feasibility, Early Functional Recovery, and Structural Healing

Sponsor

Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Jun 15, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Shoulder instability Shoulder dislocation Anterior Shoulder Instability

Summary

This randomized controlled trial seeks to address a significant clinical gap by evaluating the outcomes of two postoperative immobilization methods following arthroscopic soft tissue surgery for anterior shoulder instability: a standard static arm sling and a dynamic shoulder orthosis.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a medical device called Conventional fabric arm sling and a medical device called Dynamic Immobilizer for people with anterior shoulder instability, shoulder dislocation, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years and older.

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Interventions

DEVICEDynamic Immobilizer

An adjustable strap system applied immediately post-surgery that permits movement of the shoulder joint while simultaneously limiting potentially harmful ranges of motion and translations. It is worn continuously for 3 weeks.

DEVICEConventional fabric arm sling

Static immobilization using a conventional fabric arm sling applied immediately post-surgery and worn continuously for 3 weeks.

Locations(1)

Bellvitge University Hospital

L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Catalonia, Spain

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