New smart device aims to boost shoulder surgery recovery at home
NCT ID NCT05876208
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new device called VirtuaCare™ that gives patients real-time feedback on their at-home shoulder exercises. Researchers want to see if it helps people recovering from shoulder replacement or rotator cuff repair do their prescribed exercises more consistently. About 60 adults who had surgery with Dr. Brian Grawe will use the platform and their progress will be tracked.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2022
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Dr. Brian Grawe will perform surgery, and participants will be undergoing post-operative physical therapy rehabilitation at UC Health. * Primary total shoulder arthroplasty and primary reverse total shoulder arthroplasty or Primary rotator cuff repair * Outpatient physical therapy prescribed by the doctor for post-operative rehabilitation Exclusion Criteria: * Unplanned surgical procedure * Partial shoulder replacement or revision shoulder replacement * Revision rotator cuff repair * Fracture surgeries * Prior surgery within the last 5 years or less than 6 months between surgery on opposite shoulder * Length of stay in hospital greater than 3 days * Comorbidity: Uncontrolled diabetes patients; Diagnosed with cancer in the past 5 years or active disease; Any comorbidity that may impact compliance with the study protocol (completion of standard physical therapy rehabilitation procedures) * Injuries related to workers' compensation * Injuries involved in any pending litigation
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Locations
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University of Cincinnati
RECRUITINGCincinnati, Ohio, 45267, United States
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