Digital rehabilitation for patients after shoulder surgery
Effects of Mobile App-based Self-rehabilitation for Patients After Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: Pilot Non-RCT
This study is testing whether a mobile app can help older adults recover better after shoulder surgery compared to regular rehab methods.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 50 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Samsung Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Seoul, Irwon-ro 81) |
| Trial ID | NCT06891378 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a mobile health application designed for rehabilitation after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. Patients aged 50 and older who are scheduled for this surgery will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group, which uses the mobile app, or a control group receiving usual care. The goal is to determine if the digital approach can enhance recovery outcomes compared to traditional rehabilitation methods. The study is particularly relevant as shoulder surgeries are on the rise, especially among older adults.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 50 or older who are scheduled for reverse total shoulder arthroplasty and own a smartphone.
Not a fit: Patients with severe underlying conditions or cognitive impairments that hinder their ability to use the mobile application may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve recovery times and outcomes for patients undergoing shoulder surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While there is growing interest in digital rehabilitation, this specific approach for reverse total shoulder arthroplasty is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria * Those aged 50 or older * Those who are indicated for and are scheduled to undergo reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) * Those who voluntarily decided to participate and gave written consent after hearing a detailed explanation of this study Exclusion criteria * Those who have difficulty using the application due to severe underlying diseases, neuromusculoskeletal diseases, cognitive or visual impairments, etc. * Those with concomitant diseases such as neurological or visual impairments or uncontrolled cardiovascular disorders that make it difficult to participate in rehabilitation exercises * Other people who, as determined by a medical professional, should not perform rehabilitation exercises without supervision
Where this trial is running
Seoul, Irwon-ro 81
- Samsung Medical Center — Seoul, Irwon-ro 81, South Korea (Recruiting)
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.