Slow and Accelerated Rehabilitation Protocols

Sponsor
Hacettepe University
Study ID
NCT05450510
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Pain, Shoulder
  • Rotator Cuff Injuries
  • Rotator Cuff Tears

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 65 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Accelerated (ACCEL) protocol group — OTHER
    After randomization and initial evaluations, patients will be referred to Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation clinics for a 8-week-long Phase 2 and Phase 3 trainings.
  • Slow (SLOW) protocol group — OTHER
    After randomization and initial evaluations, patients will be referred to Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation clinics for a 14-week-long Phase 2 and Phase 3 trainings.

Study Details

Latissimus dorsi transfer is an established treatment option with favorable results in massive, irreparable rotator cuff tears, however, it is controversial if earlier motion is detrimental or beneficial to the postoperative goal of reduced pain and improved clinical outcomes. Therefore, the aim of this study is to compare the effects of slow and accelerated rehabilitation protocols after latissimus dorsi transfer in massive, irreparable rotator cuff tears.

Key Dates

First listed
Jul 8, 2022
Start date
Apr 27, 2022
Status verified
Mar 2025
Primary completion
Nov 27, 2025
Completion
Dec 27, 2025

Study Design

Enrollment
38 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Active Comparator: Accelerated (ACCEL) physiotherapy group
    They will be referred to Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation clinics for a 8-week-long Phase 2 and Phase 3 trainings. The training program includes the following exercises: cold-pack ; TENS (60-120 Hz); soft tissue massage, joint mobilizations; mobility exercises; stretching, controlled strengthening and endurance exercises.
  • Active Comparator: Slow (SLOW) physiotherapy group
    They will be referred to Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation clinics for a 14-week-long Phase 2 and Phase 3 trainings. The training program includes the following exercises: cold-pack ; TENS (60-120 Hz); soft tissue massage, joint mobilizations; mobility exercises; stretching, controlled strengthening and endurance exercises.

Primary Outcome Measure

Visual analog scale [ Time Frame: 14 weeks ]

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