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NCT Number: NCT07665541

TASK-ORIENTED REHABILITATION AFTER ROTATOR CUFF SURGERY

Rotator cuff tears negatively affect shoulder stability, range of motion, and performance in daily activities. Postoperative rehabilitation is essential for improving functional recovery and quality of life; however, conventional approaches may not directly target meaningful activity performance.

Task-oriented occupational therapy is a client-centered approach focusing on meaningful and goal-directed activities to enhance functional independence. This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effect of task-oriented occupational therapy on activity participation, occupational performance, satisfaction, and functional recovery after rotator cuff surgery.

A total of 30 participants will be randomly assigned to either a task-oriented occupational therapy group or a conventional rehabilitation group. The intervention will be conducted twice weekly for 10 weeks, with 40-minute sessions based on individually prioritized activities identified using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. Outcomes will include occupational performance and satisfaction, goal attainment, shoulder function, quality of life, and patient satisfaction.

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Key information

Conditions

Rotator Cuff Tear Repair

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Istanbul Medipol University

Istanbul, 34815, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Individuals aged 18 years and older
  • Individuals who have undergone rotator cuff surgery
  • Medically stable and cleared for participation in a rehabilitation program
  • Ability to understand and follow instructions
  • Voluntary agreement to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

  • - Presence of severe neurological disorders affecting upper extremity function
  • Severe cognitive impairment limiting participation
  • Additional musculoskeletal conditions affecting the upper extremity
  • Postoperative complications that may interfere with rehabilitation
  • Participation in another rehabilitation program during the study period

Treatment and study plan

Task-oriented rehabilitation

Behavioral

In this intervention, following rotator cuff surgery, task-oriented occupational therapy sessions based on activities of daily living will be applied. These sessions will be conducted twice a week for 10 weeks and aim to achieve improvements in participants' activity performance and activity satisfaction.

Conventional rehabilitation group

Behavioral

This intervention includes exercises aimed at improving joint range of motion, enhancing muscle strength, and supporting muscle flexibility.

Primary outcomes

  1. Occupational performance and satisfaction measured by the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM)

    Time frame: Baseline and after 10 weeks of intervention

    Occupational performance and satisfaction will be assessed using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM). The change in COPM performance and satisfaction scores from baseline to post-intervention will be evaluated.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

HÜLYA YAMAN, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

+90 541 977 5047

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Medipol University

Other

Collaborators

  • Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital

Registry information

Official study title

THE EFFECT OF TASK-ORIENTED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY INTERVENTION ON ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION AFTER ROTATOR CUFF SURGERY: PRE- AND POST-INTERVENTION EVALUATION

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Jun 24, 2026
Registry last updated
Jun 24, 2026

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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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