Telerehabilitation for ACL Reconstruction Rehabilitation

Overseen By Jacob Daniels, DPT, EdD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Disqualifiers: Visual impairment, No phone access, Advised against therapy, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

15 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The goal of this study is to assess the feasibility of utilizing a telehealth rehabilitation platform to increase patient access for individuals who have undergone orthopedic surgery. Patient participants will be seen via telehealth until they are able to be seen by an in-person physical therapist of their choice. Provider participants will be the physical therapist who are providing physical therapy services through the telehealth application. Data collection: Patient and provider post surveys Home program and scheduled visit compliance rate Healthcare information in keeping with Stand of care physical therapy practices Feasibility criteria will be assessed to determine whether this modality improves physical therapy access for patients living in rural areas.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals who have had surgery to repair their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and are starting rehabilitation. It's designed to help those in rural areas or with limited access to in-person therapy by using a telehealth platform called WizeCare.

Inclusion Criteria

I am a candidate for ACL reconstruction surgery.

Exclusion Criteria

My vision is worse than 20/200 even with glasses or contacts.

Does not own or have consistent access to a phone with data capabilities

I may be removed from the study if not suited for telehealth therapy.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Telehealth Rehabilitation

Participants receive telehealth rehabilitation services until they can see an in-person physical therapist

Up to 1 year

Telehealth sessions as needed

In-person Physical Therapy

Participants transition to in-person physical therapy with a therapist of their choice

Variable, based on individual needs

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for satisfaction and adverse events through surveys

1 year

Treatment Details

Interventions

• WizeCare

Trial Overview The study is testing the use of WizeCare, a software intended as a medical device, for home-based telerehabilitation. The aim is to see if it can improve access to physical therapy services post-orthopedic surgery through remote sessions until patients can visit therapists in person.

Participant Groups

Group I: Telerehabilitation Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Patient participants will receive telehealth rehabilitation services Provider participants will be providing the physical therapy services.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Mississippi Medical Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials

185

Recruited

200,000+