Mobile App for Postoperative Recovery

Overseen By David Gargano, PA-C

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Yale University

Disqualifiers: Severe cognitive impairment, Neurologic paralysis, Unstable medical conditions, Open wounds, others

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

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

Duration: 3-5 days

100 Participants Needed

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile application in improving postoperative rehabilitation outcomes among patients undergoing orthopedic surgery.

Who Is on the Research Team?

Rajiv S Vasudevan, M.D.

Principal Investigator

Yale University

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for English-speaking patients who've had low-energy hip fractures, knee/hip replacements, or spinal fusion without paralysis. Participants must be able to use a mobile app for physical therapy and commit to lifestyle guidelines during the study.

Inclusion Criteria

I have signed and dated the consent form.

I can read and speak English.

I agree to follow the study's lifestyle guidelines.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants use a mobile application for in-bed conditioning exercises post-surgery

3-5 days

Daily in-person monitoring during hospital stay

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

90 days

Extension

Physical therapist feedback and patient compliance are evaluated to assess long-term feasibility

up to 120 days

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• App for in-bed conditioning exercises

Trial Overview The study tests if a mobile app with in-bed exercises can improve recovery after orthopedic surgeries compared to usual care. It aims to see how well patients do with the app's guided activities versus standard postoperative practices.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Enhanced Care Experimental Treatment 2 Interventions

Post-operative usual care where patients will receive standard care plus the use of a tool.

Group II: Usual Care Active Control 1 Intervention

Post-operative usual care where patients will receive standard care alone.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Yale University

Lead Sponsor

Trials

1,963

Recruited

3,046,000+