Wearable-guided home rehabilitation after rotator cuff repair
Official title: Research and Clinical Validation of a Wearable Device-Based Remote Rehabilitation System for Postoperative Rotator Cuff Injury
Run by Peking University Third Hospital · NCT07412184 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This tests whether a wearable-device remote rehabilitation program helps adults recovering from small-to-medium rotator cuff surgery regain shoulder function better than traditional in-person rehab.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 72 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Peking University Third Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Beijing) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 23, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | March 10, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07412184 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults (≥18) who had a first-time unilateral rotator cuff repair with a tear <3 cm, can use a smartphone or tablet, and can attend follow-ups at Peking University Third Hospital.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with large or recurrent tears, significant cardiovascular, neurological, cognitive, or sensory impairments, or those without smartphone/internet access or unable to attend follow-ups are unlikely to benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial at Peking University Third Hospital enrolled adults who had their first unilateral rotator cuff repair with MRI-confirmed tears under 3 cm. Beginning five weeks after surgery, participants were randomized to either an online wearable-device rehabilitation program or to offline traditional outpatient rehabilitation, with 36 patients in each arm. Functional recovery was measured using standardized physical tests and patient-reported outcomes with follow-up visits up to six months. Participants needed a compatible smartphone or tablet and the ability to complete planned remote sessions and clinic follow-ups.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the wearable program could allow patients to complete effective rehabilitation at home, improving convenience and access while maintaining or improving shoulder recovery.
How similar studies have gone: Previous trials of tele-rehabilitation and wearable sensor-guided exercises for shoulder conditions have shown promising but mixed results, so this randomized trial adds needed evidence.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years; * First-time rotator cuff injury surgery and received surgical treatment at Peking University Third Hospital; * MRI shows a tear with a maximum diameter \<3 cm, confirmed by at least three musculoskeletal rehabilitation radiologists; * Possess a mobile device with internet access (e.g., smartphone or tablet) capable of using mobile applications; * Able to complete the planned study and follow-ups within 6 months after discharge; * No visual, hearing, cognitive, or communication impairments; * Able to provide informed and valid consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of serious cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases, or cervical spondylosis with nerve damage; * Presence of cognitive impairment or vision problems; * Stroke, rheumatic disease, neurological disorders, or diseases limiting overall physical function or cardiopulmonary function within the past 2 years; * No prior history of shoulder joint injury, and having undergone other surgeries within the past 6 months; * Patients who cannot complete the entire cycle or drop out midway; * Presence of serious postoperative complications, such as wound infection, venous thromboembolism, etc.
Where it's running
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Peking University Third Hospital
Beijing, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Shuang Ren, Doctor
- Email: xixishuang123@126.com
- Phone: 17610252992
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.