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Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation as an Alternative to Outpatient Physiotherapy in the 1 Month After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery: Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial
Led by Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli · Updated on 2025-12-26
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Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
4 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating whether telerehabilitation can be a valid alternative to in-person physiotherapy for patients recovering from arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery. This study aims to compare the effects of these two rehabilitation methods on pain, shoulder range of motion, and overall shoulder function within one month after surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: the standard treatment group will receive eight in-person physiotherapy sessions over four weeks post-surgery, while the experimental group will undergo eight physiotherapy sessions delivered via telerehabilitation within the same timeframe. Both treatments are conducted by physiotherapists, focusing on recovery after rotator cuff repair. During the study, participants will be assessed at baseline, one month, three months, and six months after surgery. Evaluations will include the Constant-Murley Score to measure shoulder function, mobility assessments, pain rating scales, and the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire to track recovery progress. The study will monitor these outcomes to understand the effectiveness of telerehabilitation compared to traditional therapy.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation as an Alternative to Outpatient Physiotherapy in the 1 Month After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 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
You will not qualify if you...
- Previous shoulder surgeries
- Difficulty understanding the Italian language or language barrier
- Unavailability of IT devices or stable wi-fi connection by the patient
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - Up to 7 days after surgery
Participants undergo arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery and initial recovery.
Duration - 4 post-operative weeks
Participants receive physiotherapy treatment either through 8 in-person outpatient sessions or 8 telerehabilitation sessions over 4 post-operative weeks.
8 sessions over 4 weeks
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Ospedale del Delta
Lagosanto, Ferrara, Italy, 44023
Not Yet Recruiting
2
IRCCS Istituto ortopedico Rizzoli
Bologna, Italia, Italy, 40136
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Research Team
S
Silvana Sartini, MD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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