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Rotator Cuff InjuriesNCT06482255

"Evidence of the Use of Virtual Reality Versus Manual Therapy and Therapeutic Exercise in Rotator Cuff Injury"

A study testing manual therapy and therapeutic exercise and manual therapy and therapeutic exercise and virtual reality in people with Rotator Cuff Injuries, run by University of Alcala.

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Trial summary

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… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 years
Conditions the study is for
Rotator Cuff Injuries
What is being tested?
manual therapy and therapeutic exercise and manual therapy and therapeutic exercise and virtual reality
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
108 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
Sep 2024to Nov 2024
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 18 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • 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

Who cannot join

  • 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.

Trial locations and contacts

No sites are listed yet.

Alejandro Nubla Romero contact

+34 637247797

alejandronublaromero@gmail.com

About this study

Official title: Evidence of the Use of Virtual Reality Versus Manual Therapy and Therapeutic Exercise in Rotator Cuff Injury

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.

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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.

Group 2: Will receive only manual therapy and therapeutic exercise. Duration: The treatment will last for 10 weeks.

Measurements: The study will measure various outcomes, including:

Quality of Life: Assessed using the SF-36 questionnaire. Perceived Pain and Shoulder Disability: Measured with the SPADI questionnaire. Strength: Evaluated using dynamometry. Pain Intensity: Assessed with the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS). Active Shoulder Mobility: Measured using an inclinometer. Assessment Points: Measurements will be taken before treatment, at the midpoint (5 weeks), and at the end of the treatment (10 weeks).

Data Collection and Analysis Data on pain, disability, strength, and range of motion will be collected at three intervals: pre-treatment, 5 weeks, and 10 weeks.

Quality of life will be assessed at the beginning and end of the treatment. Statistical Analysis: Using SPSS version 29.0, descriptive and inferential statistics will be conducted to analyze the data. An ANOVA will be used to study the treatment effects, considering group and time as factors.

Limitations Population Characteristics: The specific demographic characteristics of the study population might limit the generalizability of the results.

Lack of 3D Kinetic Evaluation: The absence of a three-dimensional kinetic evaluation protocol for scapular dyskinesia is noted as a limitation.

Cost of VR Technology: The expense associated with VR technology is highlighted as a limitation since it is still a growing and costly field.

Conclusion The study seeks to provide evidence on whether VR can be an effective tool alongside traditional therapies for rotator cuff injuries, potentially offering new avenues for rehabilitation practices.

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Being tested
manual therapy and therapeutic exercise, manual therapy and therapeutic exercise and virtual reality
Keywords
rotator cuff, virtual reality, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise
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.

  • manual therapy and therapeutic exerciseOther

    • Soft tissue massage
    • Mobilization of the glenohumeral joint
    • Scapular retraining Therapeutic Exercise
  • manual therapy and therapeutic exercise and virtual realityOther

    • Soft tissue massage
    • Mobilization of the glenohumeral joint
    • Scapular retraining Therapeutic Exercise
    • virtual reality
Study groups in NCT06482255
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
virtual reality and manual therapy and therapeutic exerciseExperimental* Soft tissue massage * Mobilization of the glenohumeral joint * Scapular retraining Therapeutic Exercise
Receives: Other: manual therapy and therapeutic exercise and virtual reality
manual therapy and therapeutic exerciseActive comparator* Soft tissue massage * Mobilization of the glenohumeral joint * Scapular retraining
Receives: Other: manual therapy and therapeutic exercise

What is being measured

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

  1. Perceived pain and disability regarding the shoulder

    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

    Measured: 10 weeks

  2. strength

    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.

    Measured: 10 weeks

  3. Active shoulder mobility

    continuous metric quantitative variable. The investigators will use an inclinometer to assess flexion, extension, rotation, abduction and adduction.

    Measured: 10 weeks

Timeline

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

  1. First posted1 Jul 2024
  2. Study startSep 2024 (estimated)
  3. Primary completionSep 2024 (estimated)
  4. Study completionNov 2024 (estimated)

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
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
108 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06482255
Sponsor's protocol ID
CEIM/2024/3/063
Status last verified
Jun 2024
First submitted
25 Jun 2024
Last updated
3 Jul 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • May T, Garmel GM. Rotator Cuff Injury. 2023 Jun 26. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2026 Jan-. Available from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK547664/

    PubMed 31613444
  • Jain NB, Luz J, Higgins LD, Dong Y, Warner JJ, Matzkin E, Katz JN. The Diagnostic Accuracy of Special Tests for Rotator Cuff Tear: The ROW Cohort Study. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2017 Mar;96(3):176-183. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000000566.

    PubMed 27386812
  • Sgroi M, Loitsch T, Reichel H, Kappe T. Diagnostic Value of Clinical Tests for Supraspinatus Tendon Tears. Arthroscopy. 2018 Aug;34(8):2326-2333. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2018.03.030. Epub 2018 May 22.

    PubMed 29802066
  • Osma Rueda JL, Carreño Mesa FA. Manguito de los rotadores: epidemiología, factores deriesgo, historia natural de la enfermedad y pronóstico. Revisión de conceptos actuales. Revista Colombiana de Ortopedia y Traumatología. Octubre de 2016;30:2-12

  • González Lagunas J.. Plasma rico en plaquetas. Rev Esp Cirug Oral y Maxilofac [Internet]. 2006 Abr [citado 2024 Abr 04] ; 28( 2 ): 89-99.

  • Laserterapia [internet]. Barcelona: Top doctors; [citado el 5 de Julio de 2023.

  • Xiong J., Hsiang EL, He Z., Zhan T., Wu ST Pantallas de realidad aumentada y realidad virtual: tecnologías emergentes y perspectivas futuras. Ciencia ligera. Aplica. 2021; 10 :216. doi: 10.1038/s41377-021-00658-8

  • Carrie M.Hall, Lori Thein Brody. Ejercicio terapéutico. Recuperación funcional (ed. Paidotribo. Año 2006. (1-42),(587, 635)

  • Rutkowski S, Kiper P, Cacciante L, Cieslik B, Mazurek J, Turolla A, Szczepanska-Gieracha J. Use of virtual reality-based training in different fields of rehabilitation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Rehabil Med. 2020 Nov 19;52(11):jrm00121. doi: 10.2340/16501977-2755.

    PubMed 33073855
  • Dimbwaydo-Terrer I. Realidad Virtual en Procedimientos Quirúrgicos: Nuevos Entornos de Aplicación. NeuroRehab News 2017 nov; 2

  • Harvie DS, Broecker M, Smith RT, Meulders A, Madden VJ, Moseley GL. Bogus visual feedback alters onset of movement-evoked pain in people with neck pain. Psychol Sci. 2015 Apr;26(4):385-92. doi: 10.1177/0956797614563339. Epub 2015 Feb 17.

    PubMed 25691362
  • Tejera DM, Beltran-Alacreu H, Cano-de-la-Cuerda R, Leon Hernandez JV, Martin-Pintado-Zugasti A, Calvo-Lobo C, Gil-Martinez A, Fernandez-Carnero J. Effects of Virtual Reality versus Exercise on Pain, Functional, Somatosensory and Psychosocial Outcomes in Patients with Non-specific Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Aug 16;17(16):5950. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17165950.

    PubMed 32824394
  • Guzmán DE, Londoño J. Rehabilitación de miembro superior con ambientes virtuales: revisión. Rev Mex Ing Biomed. 2016;37(3)

  • Chan E, Foster S, Sambell R, Leong P. Clinical efficacy of virtual reality for acute procedural pain management: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One. 2018 Jul 27;13(7):e0200987. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0200987. eCollection 2018.

    PubMed 30052655
  • Ingwersen KG, Christensen R, Sorensen L, Jorgensen HR, Jensen SL, Rasmussen S, Sogaard K, Juul-Kristensen B. Progressive high-load strength training compared with general low-load exercises in patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials. 2015 Jan 27;16:27. doi: 10.1186/s13063-014-0544-6.

    PubMed 25622594

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing manual therapy and therapeutic exercise and manual therapy and therapeutic exercise and virtual reality in people with Rotator Cuff Injuries, run by University of Alcala.

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 4 inclusion and 3 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Jul 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

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?

Results are not available in the source record.

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

Contact Alejandro Nubla Romero (+34 637247797, alejandronublaromero@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Perceived pain and disability regarding the shoulder (time frame: 10 weeks). 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 NCT06482255, which also lists 22 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 3 Jul 2024.

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