Recruiting NA Rotator Cuff Tears

New treatment option for Rotator Cuff Tears

Official title Innovating Physical Therapy: A Pilot Study on Band Connect's Impact on Compliance, Satisfaction, and Revenue

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06733480

What this study is testing

What it's testing
Participants are being invited to take part in this research study because you will be undergoing total shoulder replacement or rotator cuff repair and will be participating in physical therapy rehabilitation following the procedure. The purpose of this research is to investigate the effectiveness of Band Connect, a connected health platform, in enhancing compliance with home exercise programs among patients undergoing physical therapy.

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 18 to 89

You may be able to join if

  • Age range: from 18 to 89 years old
  • Surgery performed by Dr. Robert Gillespie and will be undergoing post-op physical therapy rehabilitation at University Hospitals
  • Patients undergoing primary anatomic total shoulder shoulder arthroplasty (aTSA) or primary reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA)
  • Patients undergoing primary rotator cuff repair
  • Prescribed outpatient physical therapy for post-operative rehabilitation Chart Review

You likely can't join if

  • Patients undergoing hemiarthroplasty or revision TSA
  • Patients undergoing revision rotator cuff repair
  • TSA performed for proximal humerus fractures
  • Length of stay in hospital following shoulder surgery greater than 3 days
  • Shoulder injuries related to workers compensation or involved in any pending litigation
  • Pregnant individuals Chart Review Exclusion Criteria:
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Age range: from 18 to 89 years old
  • Surgery performed by Dr. Robert Gillespie and will be undergoing post-op physical therapy rehabilitation at University Hospitals
  • Patients undergoing primary anatomic total shoulder shoulder arthroplasty (aTSA) or primary reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA)
  • Patients undergoing primary rotator cuff repair
  • Prescribed outpatient physical therapy for post-operative rehabilitation Chart Review
  • Age range: from 18 to 89 years old
  • Surgery performed by Dr. Robert Gillespie who underwent post-op physical therapy rehabilitation at University Hospitals
  • Patients who underwent primary anatomic total shoulder shoulder arthroplasty (aTSA) or primary reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA)
  • Patients who underwent primary rotator cuff repair
  • Prescribed outpatient physical therapy for post-operative rehabilitation
What rules you out
  • Patients undergoing hemiarthroplasty or revision TSA
  • Patients undergoing revision rotator cuff repair
  • TSA performed for proximal humerus fractures
  • Length of stay in hospital following shoulder surgery greater than 3 days
  • Shoulder injuries related to workers compensation or involved in any pending litigation
  • Pregnant individuals Chart Review Exclusion Criteria:
  • Patients undergoing hemiarthroplasty or revision TSA
  • Patients undergoing revision rotator cuff repair
  • TSA performed for proximal humerus fractures
  • Length of stay in hospital following shoulder surgery greater than 3 days
  • Shoulder injuries related to workers compensation or involved in any pending litigation
  • Pregnant individuals

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Compensation & support

Compensation mentioned.

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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 to 89 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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