Using a Chatbot to Help Patients Recover After Shoulder Surgery
Herramienta de Procesamiento de Lenguaje Natural en Dispositivo móvil Inteligente Para Asegurar la Adherencia a la rehabilitación Domiciliaria en cirugías de Artroplastia Invertida de Hombro (NLP-PTAdherence)
This study is testing whether a chatbot can help patients recover better after shoulder surgery by providing support and reminders for their rehabilitation at home.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Valencia Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (València, Valencia) |
| Trial ID | NCT06153381 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a Chatbot that communicates with patients through instant messaging to support their rehabilitation after reverse shoulder replacement surgery. The aim is to enhance patient adherence to home rehabilitation protocols, which is crucial for optimizing surgical outcomes. By conducting a feasibility study with a pilot sample, the researchers will assess how well this digital intervention can facilitate recovery in patients who may lack access to traditional rehabilitation resources.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients who have undergone reverse shoulder replacement and are comfortable using instant messaging applications on their smartphones.
Not a fit: Patients with cognitive, neurological, or other conditions that hinder their ability to understand or perform rehabilitation exercises may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve recovery outcomes for patients undergoing shoulder surgery by promoting adherence to rehabilitation exercises.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of digital tools for rehabilitation is gaining traction, this specific approach using a Chatbot for shoulder surgery recovery is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing reverse shoulder replacement * With a personal smartphone * An instant messaging application installed * Familiar with the use of such an application (i.e., at least three accessess per week) * Able to write and read in the Spanish language Exclusion Criteria: * Condition, whether cognitive, neurological, integrative or musculoskeletal, that obviously prevents understanding or performing the exercises of the rehabilitation program or may pose a risk to the patient's health.
Where this trial is running
València, Valencia
- Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe — València, Valencia, Spain (Recruiting)
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.