Virtual reality vs. physical therapy for rotator cuff injury
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares using a virtual reality headset to standard physical therapy (manual therapy and exercises) for treating a recent rotator cuff injury. The goal is to see if virtual reality can help reduce pain and improve strength.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have a rotator cuff injury that started less than 3 months ago.
- Your shoulder strength loss is less than 30% of normal.
- You have shoulder pain when moving that is greater than 4 out of 10.
- You have not had any previous shoulder surgery, and you do not have cancer, rheumatoid disease, an infection, a fracture, or a condition affecting your central nervous system.
- You have not received other physical therapy for this injury, and you understand Spanish.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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