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Rotator Cuff Syndrome (RCS) often lead to shoulder pain and reduced function, creating a demand for alternative treatments. This study examines the effectiveness of remote assessments and tele-exercise compared to traditional in-person methods for treating these injuries. The telemedicine group will receive remote consultations and asynchronous exercise videos, while the control group will have face-to-face meetings and comprehensive information. Follow-up assessments will track exercise compliance for both groups. Additionally, a questionnaire will assess functionality, and pain levels will be evaluated using a pain scale, providing a comprehensive evaluation of treatment outcomes.


Clinical Trial Description

This study employs a randomized controlled clinical trial with a parallel design conducted at a hospital-based Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Clinic. The study involves a total of 102 voluntary participants. Inclusion criteria for participants encompass the following: participants must be within the age range of 40 to 60, diagnosed with conditions such as rotator cuff tendinosis, tendinitis, impingement, or partial rupture, confirmed through shoulder MR imaging, have not experienced improvement through conservative methods (e.g., activity restriction, ice application, and analgesics), and must have been referred for physical therapy sessions. Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups, with efforts to maintain balance in terms of age and gender distribution. Data collection methods include detailed documentation of participants' clinical diagnoses and demographic information (e.g., age, gender, education level, occupation, dominance of the affected side, and whether the occupation involves physical labor or heavy lifting). Before the study commences, all participants will receive comprehensive explanations of the study's objectives, provide informed consent by signing consent forms, and share their contact information for communication purposes. Participants will be informed of their rights to discontinue treatment at any point and to reach out to the researcher with questions or concerns during the study. Participants in the Exercise Group will have face-to-face assessments at the clinic on the first day. This includes completing the Quick- Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (Quick- DASH) questionnaire and the Numeric Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain assessment. They will receive information about their condition, a brochure containing a home exercise program, and an exercise diary to record exercise details. Follow-up assessments will occur on the 7th and 15th days at the clinic. Participants in the Telemedicine Group will have a different approach. On the first day of the study, they will have video calls through FaceTime or WhatsApp. The Quick-DASH questionnaire and Numeric VAS scale will be administered and they will receive information about their condition. Subsequently, a pre-recorded video comprising the home exercise program, along with an exercise diary to record exercise details, will be sent to them via WhatsApp. Follow-up assessments will occur on the 7th and 15th days through video calls. The Quick-DASH questionnaire assesses upper extremity function, including functionality, pain, symptoms, and quality of life. It consists of 11 questions, each scored on a scale. The Numeric VAS pain scale measures pain intensity on a scale of 0 to 10. The exercise brochure includes exercise descriptions and visual demonstrations aimed at improving joint range of motion, adapted from programs provided by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The exercise diary provided to participants consists of a table with three columns for each day, spanning 15 days in total. Each day is divided into three time slots: morning, noon, and evening. Participants will be instructed to mark the relevant box when they complete the exercises at the specified times, and if they do not perform the exercises during that particular time slot on a given day, they should leave the box empty. This methodology aims to assess the impact of telemedicine methods on the treatment outcomes of RCS patients compared to traditional methods, as well as to improve patients' access to treatment and enhance the efficiency of healthcare resources. ;


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NCT number NCT06194435
Study type Interventional
Source Antalya Training and Research Hospital
Contact Selkin Yilmaz Muluk
Phone +905321304062
Email selkin.yilmazmuluk@saglik.gov.tr
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date November 24, 2023
Completion date June 24, 2024

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