Evidence of the Use of Virtual Reality Versus Manual Therapy and Therapeutic Exercise in Rotator Cuff Injury
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 108
- 主要终点
- Perceived pain and disability regarding the shoulder
研究概览
简要总结
This study evaluates the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) compared to manual therapy and therapeutic exercise in treating rotator cuff injuries. It involves 108 participants divided into two groups: one receiving VR combined with manual therapy and therapeutic exercise, and the other receiving only manual therapy and therapeutic exercise. The study spans 10 weeks, with assessments at the beginning, midpoint, and end. Variables measured include quality of life, perceived pain, shoulder disability, strength, pain intensity, and shoulder mobility. The aim is to determine if VR provides better outcomes in these variables compared to conventional treatments.
详细描述
Introduction Background: The shoulder is one of the most mobile yet unstable joints in the human body, making it prone to injuries like tendinopathies, which are among the most disabling injuries in the upper limb. Rotator cuff injuries are particularly prevalent.
Rotator Cuff: Comprises the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, and teres minor muscles, which provide stability, strength, and movement to the shoulder joint.
Treatment Options: There are conventional (non-surgical) and surgical treatments for rotator cuff injuries. Conventional treatments are often preferred due to fewer complications and lower costs.
Study Objective The study aims to assess the effectiveness of VR in comparison with traditional manual therapy and therapeutic exercise for treating rotator cuff injuries. The goal is to see if integrating VR can enhance patient outcomes.
Methodology Participants: 108 individuals will be recruited and divided into two groups. Group 1: Will receive a combination of VR, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercise.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 65 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •be between 18 and 65 years old
- •have a rotator cuff injury lasting less than 3 months
- •have a limitation in strength of less than 30%
- •pain in mobility greater than 4/10
排除标准
- •previous shoulder surgeries, medical pathologies such as cancer
- •rheumatoid disease, infections and/or fractures, and CNS involvement.
- •In addition, physiotherapy treatment different from that of the study and not having an understanding of the Spanish language will be cause for exclusion.
结局指标
主要结局
Perceived pain and disability regarding the shoulder
时间窗: 10 weeks
continuous metric quantitative variable. To measure it the investigators will use the SPADI questionnaire that takes values from or to 10 in each question. Reliability is greater than 0.7, with ranges between 0.7 and 0.9
strength
时间窗: 10 weeks
continuous metric quantitative variable and the investigators will measure it using the dynamometer. It has a reliability of 0.90%, making it a useful force measurement instrument.
Active shoulder mobility
时间窗: 10 weeks
continuous metric quantitative variable. The investigators will use an inclinometer to assess flexion, extension, rotation, abduction and adduction.
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Alejandro Nubla Romero
Principal Investigator
University of Alcala