Remote rehab: video calls may match In-Person therapy for Athletes' shoulder injuries

NCT ID NCT07164625

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

Summary

This study compares physical therapy delivered through video calls to traditional in-person therapy for 50 young elite baseball players with rotator cuff problems. The goal is to see if remote therapy is as effective at improving shoulder function and reducing pain, and whether it helps players stick with their treatment. Participants will be randomly assigned to either real-time video sessions or face-to-face visits with hands-on techniques.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

telerehabilitation physiotherapy

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that remote physiotherapy is a convenient and effective alternative to in-person sessions for treating shoulder injuries in athletes.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes. The study compares two approaches but does not test a new drug or cure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

disease of the tendon Rotator Cuff Injuries rotator cuff syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Taichung Veterans General Hospital

    Taichung, Taichung, 407, Taiwan