A wearable system to help patients recover after rotator cuff surgery
Wearable Monitoring System for Enhancing Rehabilitation Following Rotator Cuff Repair
This study is testing a new wearable device that helps people recovering from rotator cuff surgery by giving them real-time tips on how to do their exercises correctly, making it easier to stick to their rehab plan and heal better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Active4d, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Solana Beach, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11007546 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a wearable monitoring system that provides real-time guidance to patients recovering from rotator cuff repair surgery. The system aims to help patients adhere to their rehabilitation protocols by offering feedback on their movements, ensuring they perform exercises correctly to avoid re-injury. By integrating patient-specific data, the technology seeks to enhance the rehabilitation process and improve overall recovery outcomes. The approach combines wearable technology with mobile applications to facilitate continuous monitoring and support.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 60 and older who are undergoing or have recently undergone rotator cuff repair surgery.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing rotator cuff repair surgery or are younger than 60 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve recovery outcomes for patients undergoing rotator cuff repair by enhancing adherence to rehabilitation protocols.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with wearable technology in rehabilitation settings, indicating that this approach has the potential to be effective.
Where this research is happening
Solana Beach, United States
- Active4d, INC. — Solana Beach, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sheean, Geoffrey — Active4d, INC.
- Study coordinator: Sheean, Geoffrey
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.