Using wearable devices for remote rehabilitation after ACL surgery
The Impact of a Novel AI-based Remote Rehabilitation Platform on Functional Outcomes, Psychological Outcomes After Treatment of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Compared with Traditional Clinical Rehabilitation
This study tests if using wearable devices for remote rehabilitation can help people recover better after ACL surgery compared to traditional rehab methods.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 216 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Peking University Third Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Beijing, Beijing) |
| Trial ID | NCT06327555 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This trial evaluates the safety and effectiveness of a new remote rehabilitation platform for patients recovering from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. It involves 216 participants aged 18 and older, who are randomly assigned to either a remote rehabilitation group using wearable devices or a traditional rehabilitation group. Both groups receive the same outpatient care, but the remote group utilizes software and sensors for their rehabilitation. The study aims to determine if remote rehabilitation can provide comparable or superior outcomes to conventional methods.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-65 with a unilateral initial ACL rupture who can use mobile devices and communicate in Mandarin.
Not a fit: Patients who have undergone revision or bilateral surgery, or those with significant comorbidities affecting rehabilitation, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance recovery and rehabilitation efficiency for patients after ACL surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using telehealth and remote rehabilitation methods, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adults (18-65 years old) with unilateral initial ACL rupture; 2. have a mobile device (e.g., smartphone or tablet) that can connect to the Internet; 3. be able to use mobile applications; 4. be able to complete the plan and related follow-up three weeks before admission or within 3 months after discharge; 5. be able to communicate with researchers in Chinese (Mandarin); 6. Ability to provide informed and valid consent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: 1. Undergoing revision and bilateral surgery; 2. concomitant health conditions that are likely to interfere with rehabilitation exercises, such as severe visual impairment or blindness; Grade II or above heart failure according to the New York Heart Association; 3. Have undergone other lower extremity surgery within the last 6 months or will undergo lower extremity surgery again within 3 months; 4. Structural injuries such as collateral ligament and posterior cruciate ligament in the knee joint; 5. Combined with knee joint infection, fracture, tumor, etc.; 6. There are serious postoperative complications, such as incision infection, venous thromboembolism, etc. 7. Acute surgery
Where this trial is running
Beijing, Beijing
- quan Jian Wang — Beijing, Beijing, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: quan J Wang, M.D.
- Email: wjqsportsmed@163.com
- Phone: 13801076267
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.