Can an app replace paper rehab after shoulder surgery?
NCT ID NCT07555704
First seen May 08, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a mobile app with AI-guided exercise videos and reminders helps people recover better after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair compared to standard paper instructions. About 102 adults who need surgery will be randomly assigned to use the app or follow paper handouts. Researchers will measure shoulder function, pain, and satisfaction over 6 months.
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Hanoi Medical University
Hanoi, 100000, Vietnam
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Telerehabilitation mobile application
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a smartphone app is as good as or better than paper handouts for guiding shoulder recovery after surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 102 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The app's AI may not catch all exercise errors, and patients might still need in-person therapy.
Conditions
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