NCT06407427

Evaluating the Efficacy of a Mobile Application in Postoperative Rehabilitation

Using a Mobile Application for In-Bed Conditioning Exercises for Orthopedic Postoperative Patients

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 100 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Yale University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile application in improving postoperative rehabilitation outcomes among patients undergoing orthopedic surgery.

Detailed description

The study aims to assess the effectiveness of a mobile app-based tool in improving conditioning, mobility, and physical therapy performance among patients recovering from orthopedic surgery, particularly hip fracture fixation, spinal fusion, and total knee/hip arthroplasty. The app sets reminders for in-bed conditioning exercises, with difficulty levels adjusted based on patient feedback. The prospective, single-arm pilot study will enroll patients over 65 years old with adequate cognitive status and a mobile phone. Patient performance on the app, satisfaction metrics, and physical therapy outcomes will be evaluated, along with feedback from physical therapists. The study is conducted through the Yale New Haven Health System, with plans to enroll 15 patients initially and subsequently expand to a randomized controlled trial with 50 participants in each arm. The goal is to improve outcomes in this population, characterized by poor mobility, morbidity, and mortality rates, by supplementing inpatient rehabilitation with targeted, app-prompted exercises.

Conditions

• Spine Degeneration
• Hip Arthritis
• Knee Osteoarthritis
• Hip Fractures

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	App for in-bed conditioning exercises	Participants will use an application (app) in facilitating in-bed conditioning exercises for hospitalized patients
OTHER	Usual care	All participants will receive usual care in the post-operative setting.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-07-21
• Primary completion: 2026-07-01
• Completion: 2026-07-01
• First posted: 2024-05-09
• Last updated: 2025-09-02

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States