NCT07321444

Telerehabilitation in Shoulder Pathology

Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation in Shoulder Pathology

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 68 (actual)
• Sponsor: Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	telerehabilitation in physiotherapy	Exercises supervised by videoconference.
PROCEDURE	face to face physiotherapy	Exercises performed in a physical therapy room.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-09-01
• Primary completion: 2026-02-02
• Completion: 2026-02-15
• First posted: 2026-01-07
• Last updated: 2026-04-08

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Spain