Using a digital tool to improve shoulder pain treatment in rural areas
Assessment of Rural Health Care: Introduction of the TRAK Digital Tool for Quality and Accessible Medical Care
This study is testing if a digital tool called TRAK can help people in rural areas with shoulder pain get better treatment and feel more satisfied compared to regular at-home exercises.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 95 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Trak Health Solutions S.L. Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 1 site (Madrid) |
| Trial ID | NCT06796309 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the usability and satisfaction of healthcare personnel and patients in rural areas using the TRAK tele-rehabilitation tool for shoulder pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an experimental group receiving telerehabilitation through the TRAK platform or a control group following a conventional at-home exercise protocol. The study will assess the effectiveness of the TRAK tool over an eight-week period, with participants completing health assessments and satisfaction questionnaires before and after the intervention. The goal is to enhance the quality and accessibility of rehabilitation services in rural settings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include seniors with shoulder pain lasting more than six months who have access to the necessary technology and internet.
Not a fit: Patients with cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study due to the requirement of using the TRAK digital tool.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a more effective and accessible rehabilitation option for patients suffering from shoulder pain in rural areas.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with tele-rehabilitation approaches, indicating potential success for this novel application.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria population 1: * They carry out their activity in a rural environment. * That they know how to use the tool. * That they have a device with which to use the tool. * That they have an e-mail address. * That they have an Internet connection. * That they have signed the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria population 1: * N/A Inclusion Criteria population 2: * Seniors. * Patients with omalgia of more than 6 months of evolution. * Who have a device with which to use the tool. * Who have a device with which to use the tool. * Who have an Internet connection. * Who have an e-mail address. * Who have signed the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria population 2: * Patients with cognitive impairment.
Where this trial is running
Madrid
- Hospital Universitario del Sureste — Madrid, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ana Vadillo Cortázar — Hospital Universitario del Sureste
- Study coordinator: Juan F Duarte Mendoza
- Email: juanfernando@trak.es
- Phone: +34 677 33 4869
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.