Telerehabilitation for recovery after rotator cuff surgery
Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation as an Alternative to Outpatient Physiotherapy in the 1 Month After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery: Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial
NA · Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli · NCT06744218
This study tests if online rehabilitation can help people recover just as well as in-person therapy after rotator cuff surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 46 (estimated) |
| Ages | 40 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Lagosanto, Ferrara and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06744218 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are males and females aged 40 to 70 who have undergone arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery.
Not a fit: Patients with previous shoulder surgeries or those lacking access to IT devices or stable internet 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 rotator cuff surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While telerehabilitation is a growing field, this specific approach for post-surgery recovery in rotator cuff patients is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Lagosanto, Ferrara and 1 other locations
- Ospedale del Delta — Lagosanto, Ferrara, Italy (NOT_YET_RECRUITING)
- IRCCS Istituto ortopedico Rizzoli — Bologna, Italia, Italy (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Silvana Sartini, MD
- Email: silvana.sartini@ior.it
- Phone: 0516366
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.
Conditions: Rotator Cuff Injuries, telerehabilitation, physiotherapist, rotator cuff repair surgery