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NCT06744218 Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation as an Alternative to Outpatient Physiotherapy in the 1 Month After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery

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NCT ID NCT06744218
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Condition Rotator Cuff Injuries
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 46 participants
Start Date 2024-11-22
Primary Completion 2026-10

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 40 Years
Max Age 70 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Standard TreatmentExperimental Treatment

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 46 participants in total. It began in 2024-11-22 with a primary completion date of 2026-10.

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Brief Summary

The present study aims to verify whether telerehabilitation as an alternative to in-person treatment (both conducted by a physiotherapist) can be a valid option in terms of pain, recovery of the rom, shoulder functionality compared to those provided by therapy alone. face-to-face rehabilitation in patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female patients aged between 40 and 70 years * Patients undergoing arthroscopic repair surgery of the rotator cuff tendons * Start of outpatient treatment within 7 days of discharge from the Orthopedic Department of the Argenta and Delta hospitals * Continuation of rehabilitation care at the IOR Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine service in Argenta or at the Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Medicine service of the Delta Hospital. * Patients who have provided informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Previous shoulder surgeries * difficulty understanding the Italian language/language barrier * unavailability of IT devices or stable wi-fi connection by the patient

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Silvana Sartini, MD

✉ silvana.sartini@ior.it

📞 0516366

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06744218 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 40 Years or older, up to 70 Years, studying Rotator Cuff Injuries. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06744218 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06744218 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at silvana.sartini@ior.it for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06744218 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Lagosanto, Italy, Bologna, Italy.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06744218 clinical trial?

NCT06744218 is sponsored by Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli. The trial plans to enroll 46 participants.

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