New rehab approach aims to get shoulder surgery patients back to daily life faster

NCT ID NCT07665541

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares task-oriented occupational therapy to standard rehab for people recovering from rotator cuff surgery. Thirty participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups, attending 40-minute sessions twice a week for 10 weeks. The goal is to see if focusing on meaningful daily activities improves performance and satisfaction more than conventional exercises.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

task-oriented occupational therapy

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a more effective rehab approach that helps people return to meaningful daily activities faster after rotator cuff surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy is behavioral, so benefits depend on individual effort and adherence.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

rotator cuff syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Istanbul Medipol University

    Istanbul, Istanbul, 34815, Turkey (Türkiye)