Wearable Device for Better Recovery After Rotator Cuff Surgery
Wearable Monitoring System for Enhancing Rehabilitation Following Rotator Cuff Repair
['FUNDING_SBIR_2'] · ACTIVE4D, INC. · NIH-11145026
This project is creating a wearable device to help people recover more effectively after surgery for a torn rotator cuff.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_SBIR_2'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | ACTIVE4D, INC. (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SOLANA BEACH, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11145026 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Rotator cuff tears are common, especially as we get older, and often require surgery. After surgery, it's crucial to follow a very specific rehabilitation plan to prevent the tear from happening again. However, these movements can be tricky to do correctly on your own, making it hard to stick to the plan. This project aims to develop a wearable device that gives you continuous, real-time guidance during your recovery exercises. This guidance will help ensure you're performing movements safely and effectively, reducing the risk of re-injury.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates would be adults who have recently undergone or are planning to undergo arthroscopic surgery for a rotator cuff tear.
Not a fit: Patients who have not had rotator cuff surgery or are not in a rehabilitation phase would not directly benefit from this specific technology.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this device could significantly improve recovery outcomes and reduce the chance of re-tearing the rotator cuff after surgery.
How similar studies have performed: There is a recognized need for new technologies to improve rehabilitation adherence, suggesting this approach is novel in its direct application.
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.