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Rotator Cuff TearsPDT1-1NCT04521504

The ISEO Biofeedback Tool During the Rehabilitation of Patients Treated for Rotator Cuff Tear

A study testing Kinematic biofeedback with ISEO motion analysis system in people with Rotator Cuff Tears, run by Istituto Nazionale Assicurazione contro gli Infortuni sul Lavoro at 1 site in Italy.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The present study addresses the issue about post-surgical recovery process, for patients arthroscopically treated for rotator-cuff tear. The aim of the research is to test the effectiveness of a new rehabilitation protocol that includes kinematic biofeedback with the motion analysis system ISEO. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 35 to 65 years
Conditions the study is for
Rotator Cuff Tears
What is being tested?
Kinematic biofeedback with ISEO motion analysis system
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
46 participants
Where
1 siteItaly
Study dates
21 Nov 2017to 27 Feb 2020
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 35 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • patients with rotator cuff injuries;
  • asymptomatic contralateral shoulder, that can be considered as a reference for the differential evaluation;
  • indication for arthroscopy;
  • employees;
  • rehabilitation executed at AUSL-Romagna.

Who cannot join

  • irreparable injuries of the rotator cuff;
  • contralateral painful shoulder;
  • patients being treated for cancer in the last 6 months;
  • patients with concomitant neurological pathologies;
  • patients with spinal cord injuries;
  • patients with cuff lesions with infectious processes;
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  • patients with severe scoliosis;
  • patients with recurrent lesions of the cuff;
  • patients with occupational diseases or work-related accidents;
  • patients for whom the return to work cannot be reliably established.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Italy1 site
  • AUSL della Romagna - Cervesi Hospital

    Cattolica, Rimini, 47841

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About this study

Official title: The Use of the Motion Analysis System ISEO, as a Biofeedback Tool During the Rehabilitation Process of Patients Surgically Treated for Rotator Cuff Tear

The present study addresses the issue about post-surgical recovery process, for patients arthroscopically treated for rotator-cuff tear. The aim of the research is to test the effectiveness of a new rehabilitation protocol that includes kinematic biofeedback with the motion analysis system ISEO.

Read the detailed description

The research includes at least 62 patients arthroscopically treated for the rotator cuff tear. For this purpose, two groups of patients of equal size are identified. The attribution of each patient to one of the two groups is random. The standard rehabilitation protocol is applied to the Control group (Group A), whereas the standard rehabilitation protocol integrated by proprioception exercises (physical therapist assisted) performed with ISEO is applied to the Experimental group (Group B). The primary objective is to verify if the ISEO system, used as a biofeedback tool, improves shoulder functionality and activity of patients arthroscopically treated for rotator cuff tear, both in the short (90 days from surgery) and in the medium term (6-12 months from surgery). All patients are longitudinally evaluated from the pre-surgery to a 6/12 months follow-up. Each evaluation includes both a clinical and an instrumented assessment of shoulder kinematics. The primary outcome tested is the Scapula-Weighted Constant-Murley Score, which represents a reformulation of the Constant-Murley Score, which is modified based on the quality of the scapular movement measured with ISEO.

Being tested
Kinematic biofeedback with ISEO motion analysis system
Keywords
Shoulder, Biofeedback, Kinematics
Medical subject headings
Rotator Cuff Injuries

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Kinematic biofeedback with ISEO motion analysis systemDevice

    Exercises are performed with the help of the ISEO motion analysis system, that provides a real-time biofeedback of shoulder kinematics. All exercises are administered by the Physical Therapist.

Study groups in NCT04521504
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
BiofeedbackExperimentalPatients were treated with an experimental rehabilitation protocol, based on shoulder kinematic biofeedback.
Receives: Device: Kinematic biofeedback with ISEO motion analysis system
ControlNo interventionPatients were treated with a standard rehabilitation protocol, based on hospital guidelines.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. The Scapula-Weighted Constant-Murley Score (SW-CMS) at T3

    The SW-CMS is a modified version of the CMS, based on the quality of the movement of the scapula: the score referred to humerus elevation is "weighted" based on scapula movement. The Score varies between 0 (worse) and 100 (best) points.

    Measured: 90 days after surgery

  2. The Scapula-Weighted Constant-Murley Score (SW-CMS) at T5A

    The SW-CMS is a modified version of the CMS, based on the quality of the movement of the scapula: the score referred to humerus elevation is "weighted" based on scapula movement. The Score varies between 0 (worse) and 100 (best) points.

    Measured: 6 months after surgery

  3. The Scapula-Weighted Constant-Murley Score (SW-CMS) at T5B

    The SW-CMS is a modified version of the CMS, based on the quality of the movement of the scapula: the score referred to humerus elevation is "weighted" based on scapula movement. The Score varies between 0 (worse) and 100 (best) points.

    Measured: 12 months after surgery

Secondary outcomes (8)
  1. Constant-Murley Score (CMS)

    The CMS is a standard questionnaire for the evaluation of patients with shoulder diseases, one of the most widespread in Europe. The Score varies between 0 (worse) and 100 (best) points.

    Measured: T0 (before surgery), T1 (45 days after surgery), T3 (90 days after surgery), T4 (return-to-work time, up to 24 weeks), T5A (6 months after surgery) and T5B (12 months after surgery).

  2. American Shoulder and Elbow Score (ASES)

    The ASES is a very popular questionnaire (in particular in the USA), partly completed from the patient and partly completed from the doctor. The part dedicated to the patient provides for an assessment of pain, instability and daily life activities. The part filled in by the doctor includes 4 items on tenderness. The ASES varies between 0 (worse) and 100 (best) points.

    Measured: T0 (before surgery), T1 (45 days after surgery), T3 (90 days after surgery), T4 (return-to-work time, up to 24 weeks), T5A (6 months after surgery) and T5B (12 months after surgery).

  3. Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH)

    The DASH is a very popular questionnaire that quantifies the level of disability of a patient with upper limb disease. The questionnaire is a self-administered by the patient. The DASH varies between 0 (best) and 100 (worse) points.

    Measured: T0 (before surgery), T1 (45 days after surgery), T3 (90 days after surgery), T4 (return-to-work time, up to 24 weeks), T5A (6 months after surgery) and T5B (12 months after surgery).

  4. EuroQol five-dimension scale (EQ-5D)

    The EQ-5D is a standard questionnaire for the measure of health outcome. EQ-5D is a descriptive system of health-related quality of life states consisting of 5 dimensions (mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, anxiety/depression). The EQ-5D varies between 0 (worse) and 100 (best) points.

    Measured: T0 (before surgery), T1 (45 days after surgery), T3 (90 days after surgery), T4 (return-to-work time, up to 24 weeks), T5A (6 months after surgery) and T5B (12 months after surgery).

  5. Superficial Electromyography (sEMG)

    The sEMG is the electrical activity of shoulder superficial muscles. Muscles acquired are: Deltoid (anterior and posterior), Trapezius (upper, medium and lower), Serratus Anterior, Pectoralis Major and Latissimus Dorsi.

    Measured: T0 (before surgery), T1 (45 days after surgery), T3 (90 days after surgery), T4 (return-to-work time, up to 24 weeks), T5A (6 months after surgery) and T5B (12 months after surgery).

  6. Pectoralis Minor length

    Pectoralis Minor length in mm

    Measured: T0 (before surgery), T1 (45 days after surgery), T3 (90 days after surgery), T4 (return-to-work time, up to 24 weeks), T5A (6 months after surgery) and T5B (12 months after surgery).

  7. Body Mass Index (BMI)

    The BMI is measure in kg/m^2

    Measured: Before surgery

  8. Cervical pain: Presence of cervical pain YES or NOT. If YES, why

    It is measured by the Doctor as follows:

    Presence of cervical pain YES or NOT. If YES, why.

    Measured: Before surgery

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted20 Aug 2020
  2. Study start21 Nov 2017
  3. Primary completion27 Feb 2020
  4. Study completion27 Feb 2020

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
The study considers participants divided in two groups: the control group and the experimental group.
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
46 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04521504
Sponsor's protocol ID
PDT1-1
Acronym
PDT1-1
Status last verified
Aug 2020
First submitted
4 Aug 2020
Last updated
20 Aug 2020
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Parel I, Jaspers E, DE Baets L, Amoresano A, Cutti AG. Motion analysis of the shoulder in adults: kinematics and electromyography for the clinical practice. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2016 Aug;52(4):575-82. Epub 2016 Jul 19.

    PubMed 27434612
  • Cutti AG, Parel I, Pellegrini A, Paladini P, Sacchetti R, Porcellini G, Merolla G. The Constant score and the assessment of scapula dyskinesis: Proposal and assessment of an integrated outcome measure. J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2016 Aug;29:81-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2015.06.011. Epub 2015 Jul 6.

    PubMed 26184668
  • Cutti AG, Parel I, Raggi M, Petracci E, Pellegrini A, Accardo AP, Sacchetti R, Porcellini G. Prediction bands and intervals for the scapulo-humeral coordination based on the Bootstrap and two Gaussian methods. J Biomech. 2014 Mar 21;47(5):1035-44. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2013.12.028. Epub 2014 Jan 13.

    PubMed 24485513
  • Constant CR, Gerber C, Emery RJ, Sojbjerg JO, Gohlke F, Boileau P. A review of the Constant score: modifications and guidelines for its use. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2008 Mar-Apr;17(2):355-61. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2007.06.022. Epub 2008 Jan 22. No abstract available.

    PubMed 18218327

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Kinematic biofeedback with ISEO motion analysis system in people with Rotator Cuff Tears, run by Istituto Nazionale Assicurazione contro gli Infortuni sul Lavoro at 1 site in Italy.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 10 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Aug 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Italy. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

The Scapula-Weighted Constant-Murley Score (SW-CMS) at T3 (time frame: 90 days after surgery). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04521504, which also lists 4 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 20 Aug 2020.

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