Robot Assisted Physical Therapy for Pseudoparalysis in Massive Rotator Cuff Tear (NCT03905499) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Robot Assisted Physical Therapy for Pseudoparalysis in Massive Rotator Cuff Tear
Switzerland
Plain-language summary
The primary objective of this study is to assess the efficacy of a robot assisted therapy in a clinical setting and its potential benefit for patients with rotator cuff tear associated with pseudoparalysis. eighty patients with clinical signs of pseudoparalysis will be recruited through doctors and physical therapists based on eligibility criteria. After completing the baseline assessments, patients will be randomized into the robot-assisted physical therapy intervention or control comparison group. Enrolled patients will conduct a specific trainings program with the MJS Tecnobody (Multi Joint System 614P Tecnobody Srl, IT) three times a week over a period of six weeks. Feasibility assessment will be performed six and twelve weeks after baseline and secondary outcomes (Oxford shoulder score, subjective shoulder value, pain level during activity of daily living, active shoulder flexion and abduction and quality of life EQ-5D-5L) will be assessed at baseline, six and twelve weeks post intervention.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Active flexion \<45°
* Massive, irreparable, atraumatic RC tear at least two tendons
* Almost full passive ROM glenohumeral (140-180°)
* Fatty infiltration of the muscle Goutallier grade III or IV
* Persistent loss of active ROM after injection
* Ability to speak and understand German or English
Exclusion Criteria:
* Neurological disease
* Clinical diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, glenohumeral osteoarthritis, periarthritis and necrosis
* RC repair in the previous two years
* Acute fracture
* Acute traumatic RC tear
* Capsular shoulder stiffness
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.