Effect of Motor Control Exercises on Recovery After Rotator Cuff Surgery
Investigation of the Effect of Motor Control Exercises Given With Telerehabilitation on Shoulder Function and Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Rotator Cuff Surgery
This study tests if doing motor control exercises through online therapy can help people recover better after rotator cuff surgery by improving their shoulder function and quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 34 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Pamukkale University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Denizli) |
| Trial ID | NCT06156423 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of motor control exercises delivered via telerehabilitation on shoulder function and quality of life in patients who have undergone rotator cuff surgery. The rehabilitation aims to alleviate pain, enhance joint range of motion, and facilitate a return to normal activities while preventing re-injury. The approach focuses on retraining scapulothoracic posture and muscle activation patterns to improve shoulder function. The study seeks to provide insights into the effectiveness of these exercises in a postoperative setting.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who have recently undergone rotator cuff surgery and can participate in telerehabilitation.
Not a fit: Patients with prior shoulder surgeries, neurological deficits, or systemic rheumatological diseases may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance recovery outcomes and quality of life for patients after rotator cuff surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While the evidence on motor control exercises is limited, there has been a growing interest in telerehabilitation for upper extremity conditions, suggesting potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Undergone rotator cuff surgery * being 18 years of age * agree to participate in the study, * allowed early rehabilitation after surgery, * can speak and understand Turkish * can make video conferences and phone calls. Exclusion Criteria: * have had previous surgery on the affected shoulder, * have neurological deficits and motor control disorders, * have systemic rheumatological disease, * have developed any complications that may affect rehabilitation in the shoulder, * have had revision surgery on the affected shoulder.
Where this trial is running
Denizli
- Sinem Yenil — Denizli, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sinem Yenil
- Email: sinemyenil_96@hotmail.com
- Phone: +902582964284
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.