A prospective, controlled randomised study investigating functional outcome, with early and late physiotherapy, on patients following a fractured proximal humerus.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN87732015

Enrollment

120

Registered

2004-01-23

Start date

1998-10-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Injury, occupational diseases, poisoning: Musculoskeletal injury Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning Fractured proximal humerus

Interventions

1.. Physiotherapy within one week of their interviews 2. Physiotherapy at three weeks following their injury. Both groups will receive treatment by senior physiotherapists who will be following a phys

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 120 patients sustaining fractured proximal humerus

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Outcome measure: SF-36 and C-MSA (Constant-Murley shoulder assessment)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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