Telerehabilitation for recovery after rotator cuff surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of telerehabilitation as an alternative to traditional in-person physiotherapy for patients recovering from arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery. It compares outcomes such as pain levels, range of motion, and shoulder functionality between those receiving telerehabilitation and those undergoing face-to-face rehabilitation. Patients will begin outpatient treatment within a week of their surgery and will be monitored for their recovery progress. The goal is to determine if telerehabilitation can provide similar benefits to conventional therapy.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Male or female patients aged between 40 and 70 years
* Patients undergoing arthroscopic repair surgery of the rotator cuff tendons
* Start of outpatient treatment within 7 days of discharge from the Orthopedic Department of the Argenta and Delta hospitals
* Continuation of rehabilitation care at the IOR Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine service in Argenta or at the Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Medicine service of the Delta Hospital.
* Patients who have provided informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Previous shoulder surgeries
* difficulty understanding the Italian language/language barrier
* unavailability of IT devices or stable wi-fi connection by the patient

Where it's running

• IRCCS Istituto ortopedico Rizzoli
  Bologna, Italia, Italy Recruiting
• Ospedale del Delta
  Lagosanto, Ferrara, Italy Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Silvana Sartini, MD
• Email: silvana.sartini@ior.it
• Phone: 0516366

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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.