Telerehabilitation in Shoulder Pathology

NCT ID: NCT07321444

Last Updated: 2026-01-07

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: RECRUITING
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 68 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2025-09-01
• Study Completion Date: 2026-02-15

Brief Summary

A randomized clinical trial will be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of telerehabilitation compared to in-person physiotherapy in the treatment of rotator cuff injuries of the shoulder. Follow-up assessments will be performed at 2, 5, and 8 weeks. Scales will be used to evaluate shoulder function, quality of life, pain perception, and satisfaction with the digital tool.

Detailed Description

Digital health is undergoing significant development in various healthcare settings, especially in primary care. Digital physiotherapy, or telerehabilitation, is a resource that promotes self-care and allows for remote monitoring and follow-up. This study focuses on its application to degenerative rotator cuff disease of the shoulder. This is justified by its high prevalence and the geographical dispersion of the population served by the Primary Care Physiotherapy Unit of Teruel Ensanche. Objectives: The main objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of a primary care telerehabilitation program for patients with degenerative rotator cuff disease of the shoulder, compared to traditional physiotherapy. Secondary objectives are to assess patients' perception and satisfaction with this intervention and to analyze the usability and acceptance of the telerehabilitation program. Methodology: A 12-week randomized clinical trial will be conducted at the Teruel Ensanche Health Center. A sample of 68 adults aged 34 to 87 years with degenerative rotator cuff disease of the shoulder was estimated. Participants require internet access and an electronic device. The variables measured: shoulder function (Constant-Murley test), degree of disability (DASH questionnaire), quality of life (COOP/WONCA questionnaire), and pain perception (numerical rating scale). The intervention group (IG) receive an individualized program with remotely guided and supervised exercises, supplemented by a weekly in-person session. The control group (CG) receive standard treatment: 10 in-person physiotherapy sessions, followed by unsupervised home exercises. Assessments will be conducte at baseline and at 2, 5, 8, and 12 weeks.

Conditions

Rotator Cuff Pathology

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: TREATMENT
• Blinding Strategy: SINGLE

Study Groups

Telerehabilitation

exercises supervised by videoconference

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

telerehabilitation in physiotherapy

Intervention Type: PROCEDURE

Exercises supervised by videoconference.

Face to face physiotherapy

Face to face exercise sessions in the physiotherapy room

Group Type: ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

face to face physiotherapy

Intervention Type: PROCEDURE

Exercises performed in a physical therapy room.

Interventions

telerehabilitation in physiotherapy

Exercises supervised by videoconference.

Intervention Type: PROCEDURE

face to face physiotherapy

Exercises performed in a physical therapy room.

Intervention Type: PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Minimum age 18.
• Diagnosis of degenerative shoulder rotator cuff disease.
• Internet access.
• Access to a video calling device.

Exclusion Criteria

• Previous shoulder surgery.
• Cognitive impairment that prevents them from performing the task.

• Minimum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Yolanda Marcen Roman

PhD

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

Teruel Ensanche Primary Care

Teruel, Aragon, Spain

Site Status: RECRUITING

Countries

Spain

Central Contacts

Yolanda Marcen Roman, PhD

Role: CONTACT

yomarcen@unizar.es

+34 630637923

Maria Teresa Muñoz, Physiotherapy

Role: CONTACT

mtmunnozto@salud.aragon.es

+34 722537086

Facility Contacts

Maria Teresa Muñoz, Physiotherapy

Role: primary

mtmunnozto@salud.aragon.es

+34 722537086

Other Identifiers

C.P.-C.I. PI21-403

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id