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NCT Number: NCT06024551

Investigation of the Efficacy of Telerehabilitation in Patients With Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy

The goal of this study is to investigate the effect of telerehabilitation in patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy. The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Is telerehabilitation effective in improving the functional status of patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy? * Is telerehabilitation effective in reducing the pain of rotator cuff patients?

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Key information

Conditions

Rotator Cuff Injuries Rotator Cuff Tendinitis Rupture Shoulder Injuries Tendon Injuries Wounds and Injuries

Age range

18 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Izmir Democracy University

Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Patients between the ages of 18-65 who were diagnosed with rotator cuff tendinopathy will be included in the study. Patients will be divided into two groups. Patients in group 1 will be given a home exercise program. Then, the patients will be called 3 times a week and it will be evaluated whether they do their exercises regularly and whether they do it correctly. At the end of the first month, the patients will be evaluated again for functionality and pain.

The patients in group 2 will be given a home exercise program and at the end of the first month, the patients will be evaluated again in terms of functionality and pain.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Diagnosis of Rotator cuff tendinopathy
  • Being able to do the prescribed exercises
  • Having an access to internet and having a computer or smart phone for telerehabilitation

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients with a neurological disease that may affect the effectiveness of exercise
  • History of fracture in shoulder region
  • History of surgery in shoulder region
  • Patients with a psychiatric disorder

Treatment and study plan

telerehabilitation

Other

Patients in this arm will be given telerehabilitation three times a week, for four weeks.

Home exercise program

Other

Patients in this arm will receive home exercise program for four weeks

Primary outcomes

  1. Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index

    Time frame: one month

    Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index is a disease-specific quality of life questionnaire, evaluating the change in symptoms and functional ability, specific to a Rotator Cuff tendinopathy. Raw scores range from 0 to 2100 with a higher score indicating decreased quality of life.

  2. Simple Shoulder Test

    Time frame: one month

    A questionnaire about the function of the involved shoulder. Overall scored is calculated by number of yes/number of completed items. Minimum score is 0 %and maximum is 100 %. Higher scores indicate better function.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Range of motion

    Time frame: one month

    Shoulder joint normal range of motion will be measured using a goniometer. Normal movements of the shoulder joint are flexion 180 degrees, abduction 180 degrees, hyperextension 45 degrees, internal rotation 70 degrees and external rotation 90 degrees. Limitations will be evaluated.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Izmir Democracy University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Sep 6, 2023
Registry last updated
Aug 9, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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