Evaluating a digital rehabilitation program for knee surgery recovery
Efficacy of STABL Virtual Rehabilitation: A Randomized Controlled Study
This study is testing if a digital rehab program can help people recover from knee surgery just as well as traditional in-person therapy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NYU Langone Health Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT05556850 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess the effectiveness of the STABL virtual rehabilitation platform compared to traditional in-person rehabilitation for patients recovering from meniscectomy or synovectomy. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the STABL digital health platform or standard physical therapy over a six-week period. The study will monitor clinical outcomes to determine if the virtual approach can provide similar or improved recovery results. The STABL platform utilizes computer-vision technology to facilitate at-home recovery while allowing for remote monitoring by healthcare providers.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-65 who have undergone meniscectomy or synovectomy and can comply with a postoperative protocol.
Not a fit: Patients with previous knee surgeries, those at increased risk of falls, or pregnant individuals may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could offer a convenient and effective rehabilitation option for patients recovering from knee surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of digital rehabilitation platforms is gaining traction, this specific approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in similar studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Underwent meniscectomy or synovectomy surgery * Age 18-65 * Ability to comply with a standardized postoperative protocol * Willing and able to provide consent Exclusion Criteria: * Previous knee surgery * Patients at any increased risk of falls or at increased risk from harm due to falling, including issues with vertigo, osteoporosis, or a history of past falls * Patient otherwise deemed at increased risk from this investigational rehabilitation program by their referring surgeon or physical therapist * Patients who are pregnant
Where this trial is running
New York, New York
- NYU Langone Health — New York, New York, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Guillem Gonzalez-Lomas — NYU Langone Health
- Study coordinator: Zachary Li
- Email: Zachary.li@nyulangone.org
- Phone: 317-517-0426
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.