Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Interventional Ages 18 and up

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment170 (estimated)
SponsorVieCuri Medical Centre
Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Venlo, Limburg and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 1, 2024
Main results expectedJuly 1, 2027
Study endsDecember 31, 2027
Registry record updatedAugust 24, 2026
Trial IDNCT06520085 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

  • VieCuri Medisch Centrum
    Venlo, Limburg, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • Anna ziekenhuis
    Geldrop, Netherlands
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.