Using a digital platform for home shoulder rehabilitation programs
Using VirtuaCareTM Platform for Home Programs in Acute and Chronic Shoulder Conditions: A Pilot Study
This study tests if using a digital platform can help adults with shoulder problems stick to their home exercise programs and reduce the need for in-person therapy visits.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Los Angeles, California and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06016257 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the VirtuaCare™ platform in enhancing patient adherence to prescribed home exercise programs for acute and chronic shoulder conditions. By providing a structured digital approach, the study seeks to reduce the need for frequent in-person physical therapy visits while ensuring that patients receive ongoing feedback on their progress. Participants will engage in a home exercise program designed by their therapists, with the platform facilitating better communication and monitoring of adherence. The study will include adults aged 18 and older who have been prescribed physical therapy for shoulder rehabilitation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who have been prescribed outpatient physical therapy for acute or chronic shoulder conditions.
Not a fit: Patients with recent shoulder surgery, neurological conditions, uncontrolled diabetes, or active cancer may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve patient adherence to rehabilitation programs, leading to better recovery outcomes for shoulder conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies utilizing digital platforms for rehabilitation have shown promise in improving patient adherence and outcomes, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Physical therapy home program subjects * Subject 18 years or older * Outpatient physical therapy prescribed by doctor for shoulder rehabilitation. * No previous neurological condition * Understand English (exercises are only in English) Physical therapists * The therapists will be the ones who provide physical therapy treatment to the acute and chronic shoulder population. Patients who had usual and customary treatment for acute and chronic shoulder conditions • Any patient referred based on inclusion criteria noted above that are referred for outpatient physical therapy and had a previous acute or chronic shoulder condition, were 18 years and older and had no previously documented neurological condition. Exclusion Criteria: Physical therapy home program subjects * Prior surgery within the last 5 years or less than 6 months between surgery * Neurologic comorbidities that have functional deficits * Uncontrolled diabetes * Diagnosis with active cancer in the last two years * Unable to understand English Physical therapists • Any therapist who does not provide physical therapy treatment for acute and chronic shoulder conditions. Patients who had usual and customary treatment for acute and chronic shoulder conditions • Any patient who had prior surgery within the last 5 years or less than 6 months between surgery, had neurological comorbidities that had documented functional deficits, documented uncontrollable diabetes, documented diagnosis of active cancer within the last two years.
Where this trial is running
Los Angeles, California and 1 other locations
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Outpatient Rehabilitation — Los Angeles, California, United States (Recruiting)
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center — Los Angeles, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Pamela S Roberts, PhD — Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Pamela S Roberts
- Email: pamela.roberts@cshs.org
- Phone: 18185900004
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.