Virtual rehab after shoulder surgery: just as good as the real thing?
NCT ID NCT06744218
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares online physiotherapy (telerehabilitation) with standard in-person sessions for people who have had arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery. The goal is to see if the online option works just as well for reducing pain, improving shoulder movement, and helping daily activities. The study will include 46 adults aged 40 to 70 who start rehab within a week of leaving the hospital.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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IRCCS Istituto ortopedico Rizzoli
RECRUITINGBologna, Italia, 40136, Italy
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Ospedale del Delta
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGLagosanto, Ferrara, 44023, Italy
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