Personalized mobile health app to aid recovery after reverse shoulder arthroplasty
Official title: Optimizing Recovery After Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty With a Personalized Mobile Health Application
Run by VieCuri Medical Centre · NCT06520085 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A personalized mobile app is tested to see if tailored information and rehab guidance help people recover better after reverse shoulder arthroplasty compared with standard care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 170 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | VieCuri Medical Centre Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Venlo, Limburg and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | July 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | August 24, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06520085 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults undergoing elective primary reverse shoulder arthroplasty who own and can operate a smart device and can read Dutch.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients without access to or ability to operate a smart device may not benefit from the intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This multicenter randomized trial in two Dutch hospitals compares an interactive, personalized mHealth rehabilitation program to generic postoperative care after primary reverse shoulder arthroplasty. About 170 adults will be enrolled and randomly assigned to either intervention or standard care. The study focuses on postoperative recovery outcomes and uses a mobile app to deliver tailored information and rehab protocols. Participants must own a smart device, be able to use it, and be proficient in Dutch. Results will inform whether personalized digital guidance can enhance recovery in RSA patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may experience faster or more complete recovery and better perioperative support through a personalized digital rehab program.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work in mHealth for postoperative care has shown potential benefits, but results vary by condition and implementation, making this study relatively novel in RSA rehabilitation.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * adults undergoing elective reverse shoulder arthroplasty Exclusion Criteria: 1\) do not own or are not able to operate a smart device; 2) are scheduled for revision surgery; 3) have a fracture as primary diagnosis; 4) an additional muscle transfer needs to be performed; or 5) are unable to read and understand the Dutch language.
Where it's running
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VieCuri Medisch Centrum
Venlo, Limburg, Netherlands Recruiting -
Anna ziekenhuis
Geldrop, Netherlands Recruiting
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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.