NCT03694457.

Study name	Comparison between anterior approach (deltopectoral) and lateral approach (deltoid splitting) in shoulder reverse arthroplasty for proximal humerus fracture (DELTOPSUPEX)
Methods	Randomised controlled trial
Participants	80 participants, aged over 65 years, with a proximal humeral fracture (Neer 3‐4 and 2 dislocated)
Interventions	1. Reversed total shoulder arthroplasty: deltopectoral (anterior) approach 2. Reversed total shoulder arthroplasty: lateral approach
Outcomes	Follow‐up: 3, 6 and 12 months Primary outcomes: Constant score Secondary outcomes: QuickDASH score, SF‐12 score, Alder score, Simple Shoulder Test, WOOS (Western Ontario Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder index), intensity of pain, radiologic evaluation, complications
Starting date	Start: 26 November 2018. Estimated study completion date: 30 June 2021
Contact information	Contact: Lise LACLAUTRE 04 73 75 49 63, Email: drci@chu‐clermontferrand.fr
Notes	Recruiting at Chu Clermont‐Ferrand, France