Innovating Physical Therapy: A Pilot Study on Band Connect's Impact on Compliance, Satisfaction, … (NCT06733480) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Innovating Physical Therapy: A Pilot Study on Band Connect's Impact on Compliance, Satisfaction, and Revenue
United States499 participantsStarted 2025-02-04
Plain-language summary
Participants are being invited to take part in this research study because you will be undergoing total shoulder replacement or rotator cuff repair and will be participating in physical therapy rehabilitation following the procedure. The purpose of this research is to investigate the effectiveness of Band Connect, a connected health platform, in enhancing compliance with home exercise programs among patients undergoing physical therapy. This study aims to evaluate the implications of increased compliance on improving patient engagement and increasing satisfaction for both patients and clinicians. Additionally, the study will analyze the economic implications of implementing Band Connect's hybrid care model on driving increased revenue per patient.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 89 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:
* Age range: from 18 to 89 years old
* Surgery performed by Dr. Robert Gillespie and will be undergoing post-op physical therapy rehabilitation at University Hospitals
* Patients undergoing primary anatomic total shoulder shoulder arthroplasty (aTSA) or primary reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA)
* Patients undergoing primary rotator cuff repair
* Prescribed outpatient physical therapy for post-operative rehabilitation
Chart Review Inclusion Criteria:
* Age range: from 18 to 89 years old
* Surgery performed by Dr. Robert Gillespie who underwent post-op physical therapy rehabilitation at University Hospitals
* Patients who underwent primary anatomic total shoulder shoulder arthroplasty (aTSA) or primary reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA)
* Patients who underwent primary rotator cuff repair
* Prescribed outpatient physical therapy for post-operative rehabilitation
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients undergoing hemiarthroplasty or revision TSA
* Patients undergoing revision rotator cuff repair
* TSA performed for proximal humerus fractures
* Length of stay in hospital following shoulder surgery greater than 3 days
* Shoulder injuries related to workers compensation or involved in any pending litigation
* Pregnant individuals
Chart Review Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients undergoing hemiarthroplasty or revision TSA
* Patients undergoing revision rotator cuff repair
* TSA performed for proximal humerus fractures
* Length of stay in hospital follow…
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.
What they're measuring
1
Number of physical therapy visits as measured by medical record review.
Timeframe: Up to 6 months
2
Number of home exercise programs completed as measured by medical record review.
Timeframe: Up to 6 months
3
Number of in clinic visits as measured by medical record review.
Timeframe: Up to 6 months
4
Number of patients who were able to return to work
Timeframe: Up to 6 months
5
Time to return to work measured in weeks
Timeframe: Up to 6 months
6
Number of patients who returned to sports
Timeframe: Up to 6 months
7
Change in pain as measured by the Visual Analog Scale
Timeframe: Baseline, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months
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Trial details
NCT IDNCT06733480
SponsorUniversity Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center