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Tests treatment safety and results for Spine Degeneration
Official title Evaluating the Efficacy of a Mobile Application in Postoperative Rehabilitation
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06407427
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile application in improving postoperative rehabilitation outcomes among patients undergoing orthopedic surgery.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
- Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
- English reading/speaking
- Are status post low-energy hip fracture, total knee/hip arthroplasty, or single to multilevel spinal fusion without paralysis
- Must be able bodied enough to participate in a mobile app tool for physical therapy
You likely can't join if
- Severe cognitive impairment: Not alert and oriented to person, place, time, and reason for being the hospital; and unable to follow 2 step commands
- Severe physical impairment:
- Neurologic paralysis
- Polytraumas with restrictions incompatible with anti-gravity exercises
- Knee immobilization, bed rest
- Unstable medical conditions:
See the full eligibility criteria
- Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
- Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
- English reading/speaking
- Are status post low-energy hip fracture, total knee/hip arthroplasty, or single to multilevel spinal fusion without paralysis
- Must be able bodied enough to participate in a mobile app tool for physical therapy
- Agreement to adhere to Lifestyle Considerations (see section 5.3) throughout study duration]
- Severe cognitive impairment: Not alert and oriented to person, place, time, and reason for being the hospital; and unable to follow 2 step commands
- Severe physical impairment:
- Neurologic paralysis
- Polytraumas with restrictions incompatible with anti-gravity exercises
- Knee immobilization, bed rest
- Unstable medical conditions:
- On ventilatory support
- Utilizing high degrees of oxygen support (continuous BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula, nonrebreather mask, aerosol mask \>3L/min)
- Hemodynamic instability requiring pressor medication support (can include those on pressors for elevated mean arterial pressure goals (MAPs))
- Neurologically instable with strokes, hemorrhages, increased intracranial pressures
- Open wounds or surgical incisions
- Tenuous closed wounds requiring immobilization or bending restrictions
- Open wounds that are either packed/dressed or dressed with a wound vacuum
- Surgical wounds that are draining fluid or purulence
- Vulnerable populations
- Incarcerated individuals
- Patients without access to a mobile phone with iOS capability
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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