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Multifactorial Approach Training for Anterior Shoulder Instability in Patients Undergoing Arthroscopic Bankart Repair

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Shoulder Dislocation or Subluxation
Shoulder Instability
Fear of Movement
Kinesiophobia
Interventions
Other: MAT
Other: CABRR
Registration Number
NCT06157229
Lead Sponsor
Spaarne Gasthuis
Brief Summary

This study will compare functional outcomes after an arthroscopic Bankart repair between patients that underwent conventional arthroscopic Bankart repair rehabilitation, following the American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists guideline and patients that underwent 'multifactorial approach training', which focusses on decreasing kinesiophobia and fear of recurrent dislocations.

The study population comprises patients who will undergo Arthroscopic Bankart Repair (ABR) after a traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation at Spaarne Gasthuis Haarlem/Hoofddorp, OLVG Amsterdam, Amstelland Ziekenhuis Amstelveen, Gelre Ziekenhuizen, Medisch Spectrum Twente, or Flevoziekenhuis Almere.

Detailed Description

Background: Fear for (recurrent) dislocation is a frequently reported patient perception regarding the treatment of anterior shoulder instability and is associated with poor outcomes like decrease in quality of life and unsuccesful return to sport. There is lack of standard multifactorial aftercare of shoulder instability surgery incorporating the psychological component of the experiences trauma of patients with shoulder instability. Therefore, a newly developed Rehabilitation Protocol (REPRO) aims to reduce fear for dislocation in order to increase psychological readiness to return to sport. The aim of this study is to compare the effect on the psychological readiness to return to sport between our new Multifactorial Approach Training (MAT) and Conventional Arthroscopic Bankart Repair Rehabilitation (CABRR) in a single-blinded, multi-center randomized controlled trial.

Methods: Patients, aged 18-67 years, with traumatic anterior shoulder instability, undergoing ABR will be included. Rehabilitation is started within 4 weeks following surgical treatment. Patients will be randomized to either the control group (A) or the MAT group (B). Group A will receive CABRR, according to the American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists (ASSET) guidelines. Group B will receive MAT, following the REPRO. A total of 92 patients will be included, with 46 patients per study arm. Patients will be followed-up for 52 weeks. The primary outcome is change from baseline (surgical intervention; ABR) in Shoulder Instability Return to Sport Index (SIRSI) at 26 weeks postoperatively. Secondary outcomes include Oxford Shoulder Instability Score (OSIS), Subjective Shoulder Value (SSV), fear for dislocation measured with a Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia in patients with Shoulder Instability (TSK-SI), World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire - BREF (WHOQoL-BREF), Return To Work (RTW), Return To Sports (RTS), shoulder pain measured with a NRS, , number of physiotherapy and outpatient clinic visits and patient satisfaction (VAS). At baseline and at 26 weeks postoperatively patients will undergo a task-based brain activity analysis using functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) to determine functional cerebral changes after treatment. The MATASI trial is to be conducted between 2024 and 2026.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
100
Inclusion Criteria
  • Primary or recurrent traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation (MRI-confirmed labral tear)
  • Aged between 18-67 years
  • Planned arthroscopic Bankart repair (ABR) surgery
  • Understanding of spoken and written Dutch language
  • Written informed consent (according to the ICH-GCP guidelines)
  • Positive apprehension sign at physical examination
Exclusion Criteria
  • Posterior or multidirectional shoulder instability
  • Presence of hyperlaxity of the upper extremity and absence of sulcus sign and >85 degrees of external rotation with the arm at the side at physical examination
  • Connective tissue disorders (e.g. Ehlers-Danlos)
  • Aged <18 or >67 years
  • Assymetry in rotator cuff strength, bilateral component ((sub)luxations on contralateral side)
  • History of soft tissue repair or bone block procedure on one of both shoulders
  • Current or past anxiety disorders or use of anxiety supressing drugs (e.g. anti-psychotics)
  • Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) (unable to be included for functional MRI)
  • Neurological disorders or systemic disease
  • Loss of anteroinferior sclerotic contour of the glenoid on AP view of the shoulder
  • Hill-Sachs lesion visible on external rotation radiographs
  • Greater tubercle fracture

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Multifactorial Approach Training (MAT)MATMAT involves an evidence-based core outcome-set of interventions aimed at both regaining functional stability of the shoulder and also diminishing fear of (recurrent) dislocation and kinesiophobia. The protocol is based on a recent international Delphi-based consensus study, initiated since no protocol yet existed focusing on this psychological component of traumatic anterior shoulder instability.
Conventional Arthroscopic Bankart Repair Rehabilitation (CABRR)CABRRThe original guidelines which most physiotherapists use throughout the rehabilitation of their patients following ABR is the ASSET guideline \[2\].
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Shoulder Instability Return to Sport Index (SIRSI)26 weeks postoperative

Patient reported outcome measure to assess psychological readiness to return to sport in patients with shoulder instability

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Level of shoulder pain measured by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)baseline, 26 and 52 weeks postoperative

Level of shoulder pain measured by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

The number of physiotherapy and orthopedic surgeon visitsFrom start to end of treatment

The number of physiotherapy and orthopedic surgeon visits

Shoulder function, measured by Subjective Shoulder value (SSV)baseline, 26 and 52 weeks postoperative

Shoulder function, measured by Subjective Shoulder value (SSV)

Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia in patients with Shoulder Instability (TSK-SI)baseline, 26 and 52 weeks postoperative

Patient reported outcome measure to assess the degree of kinesiophobia

Number of patients that return to work (RTW) following the surgery26 and 52 weeks postoperative

Number of patients that return to work (RTW) following the surgery

Oxford Shoulder Instability Score (OSIS)26 and 52 weeks postoperative

Patient reported shoulder function between MAT and CABRR

Fear of recurrent dislocation, measured by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)baseline, 26 and 52 weeks postoperative

Fear of recurrent dislocation, measured by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)

World Health Organization Qualitiy of Life Questionnaire - BREF (WHOQoL-BREF)baseline, 26 and 52 weeks postoperative

Patient reported outcome measure to assess the self reported quality of life

Number of patients tha return to sport (RTS) following the surgery26 and 52 weeks postoperative

Number of patients tha return to sport (RTS) following the surgery

Task-based brain activity, measured in voxelsbaseline and 26 weeks postoperative

Analysis using functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) to determine functional cerebral changes after treatment

Patient satisfaction regarding the surgical treatment and rehabilitation, measured by VASbaseline, 26 weeks and 52 weeks postoperative

Patient satisfaction regarding the surgical treatment and rehabilitation, measured by VAS

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