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Effect of Virtual Reality on Upper Extremity Function Post-operative Rotator Cuff Repair

NCT06246305 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2024-02-07

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Summary

The aim of the study is to investigate the effect and the impact of performing virtual reality intervention on upper extremity function in patients with post-operative rotator cuff repair. The main question that it aims to answer is:

Does the application of virtual reality intervention improves upper extremity function in patients with post-operative rotator cuff repair.

Participants will be randomized into 2 groups: the control group receiving conventional physical therapy intervention and the experimental group receiving the virtual reality intervention.

Conditions

  • Rotator Cuff Impingement Syndrome
  • Rotator Cuff Tears
  • Rotator Cuff Injuries

Interventions

OTHER

conventional physical therapy training

conventional therapy rehabilitation program is divided into three phases: on-brace, off-brace, and active mobilization. The on-brace phase (post-op 0-6 weeks) mainly consists of low-intensity whole-body exercises with shoulder girdle, elbow, and hand mobilization exercises on the affected side. The off-brace phase (post-op 6-9 weeks) consists of passive shoulder ROM exercises using an exercise stick and an early scapular stabilization exercise. The active mobilization phase (post-op 9-12 weeks) consists of both active and passive shoulder ROM , strengthening exercise with progressive resistance, and scapular stabilization exercises. The intervention is done 3 times per week for 12 weeks.

DEVICE

Virtual Reality (VR) training

During the on-brace phase (0-6 weeks), participants in this group will use the program as performed in the control group. During the off-brace (6-9 weeks post-op) and active mobilization phases (9-12 weeks post-op), participants will use the Virtual Reality machine. this program involves warming up and down stretching exercises and exercise training that includes bilateral shoulder elevation, boxing, bowling and tennis games accompanied by avatar. The intervention is done 3 times per week for 12 weeks.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Cairo University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ahmed El Melhat, PhD · Cairo University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
19 Years
Max Age
70 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-01-28
Primary Completion
2024-05-31
Completion
2024-07-31

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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