Early multimodal physiotherapy after reverse shoulder replacement
Official title: Efficacy of Early Multimodal Physiotherapy in Patients With Reverse Shoulder Prosthesis: a Randomized Controlled Trial.
Run by University of Malaga · NCT06357143 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program will try a structured early multimodal physiotherapy approach of exercise, manual therapy, and education to see if it improves strength, motion, and daily function for adults with a reverse shoulder prosthesis.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Malaga Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Málaga) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | June 2026 |
| Study ends | December 2027 |
| Registry record updated | April 8, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06357143 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 18–90 who receive a reverse shoulder prosthesis, can provide informed consent, and do not have other upper-limb injuries or treatments that limit physical activity.
✕Probably not a fit
People with significant language or cultural barriers, other upper-limb injuries, or concurrent treatments that limit activity are unlikely to be eligible or to benefit from the program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized, parallel-group trial will compare standard postoperative care to the REMOVE program, a multimodal early rehabilitation package combining therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and patient education. Participants are evaluated pre-surgery (baseline) and at 6, 12, and 24 weeks using patient-reported questionnaires and laboratory measures including dynamometer strength, goniometer range of motion, ultrasound muscle mass, and inertial-sensor kinematics. The trial enrolls adults aged 18–90 who receive a reverse shoulder prosthesis and have no other upper-limb injury or treatments limiting physical activity. The protocol is single-center at the University of Malaga and aims to produce a reproducible early rehabilitation protocol for this patient group.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If effective, the program could shorten recovery and improve strength, range of motion, and daily function after reverse shoulder replacement.
How similar studies have gone: Conventional physiotherapy after shoulder arthroplasty has shown functional benefits in prior studies, but early multimodal programs specifically for reverse shoulder prostheses are limited and not well established.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults with a reverse shoulder prosthesis. * Age between 18 and 90 years. * Signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Language or cultural barriers. * Other upper limb injury. * Treatment that affect physical activity capacity.
Where it's running
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Antonio Cuesta Vargas
Málaga, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Antonio I Cuesta-Vargas, PhD
- Email: acuesta@uma.es
- Phone: (+34) 667 45 55 44
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.