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