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Physical Therapy vs Home Exercise for Shoulder Arthritis
Study Summary
This trial is comparing outcomes of two different types of therapy after reverse shoulder surgery - formal, clinic-based physical therapy vs. surgeon-directed home therapy. Pain, range of motion, function, and other measures will be compared at 6 weeks, 3, 6, 12, and 24 months after surgery. The trial will also look at whether physical therapy is associated with a higher risk of postoperative complications like stress fractures or dislocation.
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Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- I am having shoulder replacement for specific shoulder issues.I have difficulty understanding or following instructions due to cognitive issues.I cannot go to physical therapy due to transportation or money issues.I had surgery and need skilled care or rehab before getting better.I have had a specific shoulder replacement or surgery that did not involve reversing the joint.
- Group 1: Home Therapy (HT) Group
- Group 2: Physical Therapy (PT) Group
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there numerous sites operating this experiment throughout the state?
"Presently, this trial is running across 7 different clinical sites located in Chicago, Denver and Leonardtown as well as several other locations. To reduce time spent travelling, it's important to select the centre nearest you if you decide to participate."
Are there any opportunities for patients to get involved with this research endeavor?
"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this medical research is not actively recruiting participants at present time. Despite the study having been posted on January 22nd 2019 and last updated June 30th 2022, it has since concluded its recruitment process; however there are 238 other trials looking for patients now."
What objectives is this clinical trial attempting to accomplish?
"This clinical trial will be monitored up to two years postoperatively, with its primary outcome being the Patient-reported functional outcome- Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation score. Other key metrics include Postoperative Pain Medication Use Duration, Complication rates and Cost of Care; all these figures are combined in a cost-effectiveness analysis using decision tree modelling."
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