Effect of Video-Assisted Training on Upper Extremity Problems and Functions in Patients Undergoing Rotator Cuff Repair

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Rotator Cuff Repair
• Interventions: Other: video-assisted training

• Registration Number: NCT04374331
• Lead Sponsor: Mersin University

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effect of video-assisted training (VAT) on upper extremity problems and functions in rotator cuff repair (RCR) patients. The hypothesis of this study is that VAT decreases upper extremity problems and increases functions after RCR.

Detailed Description

Methods: Forty-eight elective RCR patients were randomly assigned to VAT and control groups. VAT group (n=24) received VAT including early post-operative care for RCR, activities of daily living (ADL) and gradual exercise program while control group (n=24) received routine care. Primary outcomes were upper extremity problems and functions, assessed using Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) and Modified Constant-Murley (MCM) scores. Secondary outcomes were complications within three months. Outcomes were collected at baseline, after six weeks and three months.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2017-09-01
• Primary Completion: 2018-11-28
• Study Completion: 2018-11-28
• Study First Submitted: 2020-04-29
• Study First Submitted QC: 2020-04-30
• Status Verified: 2020-05
• Study First Posted: 2020-05-05
• Last Update Submitted: 2020-05-05
• Last Update Posted: 2020-05-07

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 48

Inclusion Criteria

Patients who

• underwent elective RCR for the first time;
• whose arm was suspended and fixed for up to three weeks after RCR;
• had an SMMT score of ≥23 points;

Exclusion Criteria

Patients who

• had been diagnosed with a psychiatric illness;
• have any history of an upper extremity fracture or a rheumatologic disease;

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Video-Assisted Training Group	video-assisted training	The patients in the VAT group watch a training video in the patient rooms before RCR in addition to the routine treatment and care in the unit.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change upper extremity functions	Change from baseline the Modified Constant-Murley score at 3 months	The patients' upper extremity functions were assessed using the Modified Constant-Murley score. The Modified Constant-Murley score consists of 100 points in total: 15 points for pain, 20 points for daily of living activities, 40 points for movement and 25 points for strength. The maximum MCM score is 100 points, with higher scores indicating better shoulder functions
Change upper extremity problems	Change from baseline the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score at 3 months	The patients' upper extremity problems were assessed using the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand. The possible scores on each part of the questionnaire range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating a higher disability level of patients (0=no disability, 100=maximum disability)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change of complications	1st and 3rd months	Determine complications after rotator cuff repair

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Mersin University; 🇹🇷 Mersin, Yenisehir, Turkey