Glenohumeral OsteoArthritis Therapy Trial

Conditions

• Glenohumeral Arthritis
• Shoulder Arthritis Osteoarthritis

Eligibility Criteria

Sex

ALL

Age

18 Years - N/A

Healthy Volunteers

Not accepted

Interventions

• Physical therapy — BEHAVIORAL
  12 weeks of designated physical therapy focused on improving shoulder strength and range of motion
• Home physical therapy — BEHAVIORAL
  12 weeks of home therapy program focused on improving shoulder strength and range of motion

Study Details

Arthritis of the shoulder glenohumeral joint is a growing problem in an aging population. Treatment options for glenohumeral arthritis can be grouped into three main categories: 1) shoulder replacement surgery, 2) injections (corticosteroid, hyaluronic acid and PRP) and physical therapy (PT). Surgery comes with risks and the potential for implant failure or revision over time. Therefore, it is typical for doctors to prescribe injections and/or PT before discussing surgery. Sometimes, insurance companies will require PT before considering a shoulder operation. It is unknown if PT is effective for improving function or pain with patients with glenohumeral arthritis. The aim of this study is to compare pain and functional outcomes after undergoing a 12 week PT program, at home PT exercises or delaying conservative treatment.

Key Dates

First listed

Aug 4, 2026

Start date

Jun 17, 2026

Status verified

Jun 2026

Primary completion

Jun 30, 2028

Completion

Jun 30, 2028

Study Design

Enrollment

125 participants (estimated)

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

TREATMENT

Arms

• Experimental: Physical Therapy
  12 weeks of designated physical therapy focused on improving shoulder strength and range of motion
• Experimental: Home Therapy
  12 weeks of home therapy program focused on improving shoulder strength and range of motion
• No Intervention: Control Group
  Subjects continue with coping mechanisms for 12 week period, no intervention

Primary Outcome Measure

Visual analog scale (VAS) [ Time Frame: Time 0, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 1 year ]

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