Internet Enhanced, Patient-Centered Orthopedic Care: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Pilot Trial

Knee Injuries Clinical Trial

Official title: Phase I Study Comparing Internet Delivered Home Exercise Programs to Standard Orthopedic Care and Outpatient Physical Therapy.

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The investigators have previously reported on patient utilization of an eRehab patient education web portal that utilizes streaming, clinician prescribed video instruction to motivate and inform patients in self-care of their orthopedic condition, focusing on the importance of a home exercise program. The greatest barrier to patient use of this web-based home exercise treatment plan was the initial access to the program. The purpose of this study is to compare an Internet-based patient education rehab portal (eRehab) to formal physical therapy (PT) in terms of patient costs and outcomes.

Clinical Trial Description

This is a prospective, randomized, controlled pilot study. Twenty-four patients who were candidates for a knee or shoulder orthopedic outpatient physical therapy referral were randomized to a 6-week treatment course of either PT or eRehab. Patients were evaluated for outcome scores (KOOS or DASH), pain NRS-11 scores, patient subjective outcomes and cost of treatment. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Knee Injuries
• Meniscus Tear
• Patellofemoral Pain
• Rotator Cuff Disease
• Shoulder Injuries

• NCT number: NCT02025400
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Charlotte Sports Medicine Institute, PA
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 1
• Start date: July 2012
• Completion date: December 2013