The effect of glenohumeral joint lavage in open reduction and internal fixation of displaced proximal humeral fractures. A prospective, randomized, double-blinded trial.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00017561

Enrollment

Registered

2019-07-03

Start date

2016-12-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

Adhesive capsulitis/Frozen shoulder M75.0

Interventions

Group 1: Open Reduction and internal fixation of proximal humeral fracture with additional glenohumeral joint lavage Group 2: Open Reduction and internal fixation of proximal humeral fracture without

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: dislocated proximal humeral fractures (according to Neer criteria: more than 1 cm dislocation or fragment angulation greater 45°)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Study rejection, Under 18 years old, Non-statutory independent person, Dementia, Non-command of written or spoken language, Previous fracture of the proximal humerus, Alcoholism or drug use, Other injuries to the same proximal humerus requiring surgery, Existing Neven injuries (ie N Radial o. N. axillary), known rotator cuff tear, Status after Bicepstenotomy on the same humerus, open fracture, polytrauma, other medical condition of the patient excluding a surgical treatment

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Constant-Score and shoulder range of motion, 6 weeks, three, six and twelve months postoperative	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
X-Ray assessment of fracture reduction and alignment	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactBen Ockert

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

ben.ockert@med.uni-muenchen.de+49440052511

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026