Using Band Connect to improve physical therapy for shoulder surgeries
Innovating Physical Therapy: A Pilot Study on Band Connect's Impact on Compliance, Satisfaction, and Revenue
This study is testing if using the Band Connect platform can help people recovering from shoulder surgery stick to their exercise programs and feel more satisfied with their recovery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 499 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 89 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cleveland, Ohio) |
| Trial ID | NCT06733480 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research investigates how Band Connect, a connected health platform, can enhance compliance with home exercise programs for patients recovering from total shoulder replacement or rotator cuff repair. Participants will be monitored during their post-operative physical therapy rehabilitation to assess the platform's impact on patient engagement and satisfaction. Additionally, the study will evaluate the economic benefits of implementing this hybrid care model on revenue generation for healthcare providers. The goal is to determine if increased compliance leads to better outcomes for both patients and clinicians.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 89 who are undergoing primary anatomic or reverse total shoulder arthroplasty or rotator cuff repair and are prescribed outpatient physical therapy.
Not a fit: Patients undergoing hemiarthroplasty or revision total shoulder arthroplasty may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve patient adherence to rehabilitation exercises, leading to better recovery outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with connected health platforms in enhancing patient compliance and satisfaction, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age range: from 18 to 89 years old * Surgery performed by Dr. Robert Gillespie and will be undergoing post-op physical therapy rehabilitation at University Hospitals * Patients undergoing primary anatomic total shoulder shoulder arthroplasty (aTSA) or primary reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) * Patients undergoing primary rotator cuff repair * Prescribed outpatient physical therapy for post-operative rehabilitation Chart Review Inclusion Criteria: * Age range: from 18 to 89 years old * Surgery performed by Dr. Robert Gillespie who underwent post-op physical therapy rehabilitation at University Hospitals * Patients who underwent primary anatomic total shoulder shoulder arthroplasty (aTSA) or primary reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) * Patients who underwent primary rotator cuff repair * Prescribed outpatient physical therapy for post-operative rehabilitation Exclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing hemiarthroplasty or revision TSA * Patients undergoing revision rotator cuff repair * TSA performed for proximal humerus fractures * Length of stay in hospital following shoulder surgery greater than 3 days * Shoulder injuries related to workers compensation or involved in any pending litigation * Pregnant individuals Chart Review Exclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing hemiarthroplasty or revision TSA * Patients undergoing revision rotator cuff repair * TSA performed for proximal humerus fractures * Length of stay in hospital following shoulder surgery greater than 3 days * Shoulder injuries related to workers compensation or involved in any pending litigation * Pregnant individuals
Where this trial is running
Cleveland, Ohio
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center — Cleveland, Ohio, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Robert Gillespie — University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Kira Smith, MD
- Email: kira.smith@uhhospitals.org
- Phone: 216-844-3233
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.