Can video calls replace the physio clinic for shoulder pain?
NCT ID NCT07321444
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether doing physiotherapy exercises at home via video call works as well as going to a clinic for people with rotator cuff shoulder injuries. 68 adults were split into two groups: one did supervised exercises by videoconference, the other in person. Researchers checked shoulder function, pain, quality of life, and satisfaction at 2, 5, and 8 weeks. The goal is to see if telerehabilitation is a good alternative to traditional physiotherapy.
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 via videoconference)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that remote physiotherapy is as effective as in-person sessions for shoulder injuries, offering a convenient and accessible treatment option.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 68 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is not a cure and only aims to ease symptoms and improve function.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Teruel Ensanche Primary Care
Teruel, Aragon, 44002, Spain