Comparing smartphone app rehabilitation to traditional physical therapy after shoulder surgery
The PROTECT-study: Home-based Telerehabilitation in the Post-operative Care After Shoulder Arthroplasty Compared to Usual Care: a Randomized Control Trial
This study is testing if using a smartphone app for rehab can help people over 60 recover better after shoulder surgery compared to traditional physical therapy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 60 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Ghent Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ghent) |
| Trial ID | NCT05699031 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a smartphone application for rehabilitation in patients aged 60 and older who have undergone primary shoulder arthroplasty. Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive rehabilitation through the app or traditional physical therapy. The study will assess the outcomes of both methods and the usability of the app over a rehabilitation period of three months and at one year post-surgery. Participants will complete questionnaires to provide data on their recovery experience.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 60 and older who have undergone primary total shoulder arthroplasty.
Not a fit: Patients who have had revision arthroplasty, those with neurological diseases, or individuals without access to a smartphone or internet may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a more accessible and effective rehabilitation option for older patients recovering from shoulder surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with telerehabilitation approaches, suggesting potential success for this method as well.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * 60 years and older * primary total shoulder arthroplasty (anatomical and reverse) * osteoarthritis, cuff tear arthropathy, pseudoparalysis * return home after discharge from hospital * no brace after surgery * sufficient verbal and written comprehension * hospitalization insurance Exclusion Criteria: * revision arthroplasty * arthroplasty for fracture or tumor * neurological disease (parkinson, stroke, ...) * no access to smartphone, tablet or internet connectivity
Where this trial is running
Ghent
- Ghent University Hospital — Ghent, Belgium (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Alexander Van Tongel, PhD — University Ghent, University Hospital Ghent
- Study coordinator: Dominiek Vandenbosch, MSc
- Email: dominiek.vandenbosch@ugent.be
- Phone: +32 9 332 16 69
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.