App-based home exercise after rotator cuff repair
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether a smartphone app can guide your shoulder exercises at home after rotator cuff repair surgery. You would use the app instead of or in addition to regular in-person physical therapy, to see if it helps improve your recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have a full-thickness tear in one or more of the rotator cuff tendons, confirmed by MRI or ultrasound.
- The tear is small to medium (under 5 cm) and your surgeon believes it can be repaired.
- You are planning to have arthroscopic surgery (minimally invasive) with a specific double-row repair technique.
- You are willing to follow a rehabilitation program and attend follow-up visits.
- You are comfortable using a smartphone, tablet, or computer for video calls and online instructions.
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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