NCT07665541

Brief Summary

Rotator cuff tears negatively affect shoulder stability, range of motion, and performance in daily activities. Postoperative rehabilitation is essential for improving functional recovery and quality of life; however, conventional approaches may not directly target meaningful activity performance. Task-oriented occupational therapy is a client-centered approach focusing on meaningful and goal-directed activities to enhance functional independence. This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effect of task-oriented occupational therapy on activity participation, occupational performance, satisfaction, and functional recovery after rotator cuff surgery. A total of 30 participants will be randomly assigned to either a task-oriented occupational therapy group or a conventional rehabilitation group. The intervention will be conducted twice weekly for 10 weeks, with 40-minute sessions based on individually prioritized activities identified using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. Outcomes will include occupational performance and satisfaction, goal attainment, shoulder function, quality of life, and patient satisfaction.

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Enrollment
14

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2026

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 24, 2026

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 24, 2026

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 10, 2026

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 10, 2026

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 10, 2026

Completed
Last Updated

August 17, 2026

Status Verified

August 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

Same day

First QC Date

April 24, 2026

Last Update Submit

August 14, 2026

Conditions

Rotator Cuff Tear Repair

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Occupational performance and satisfaction measured by the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM)

    Occupational performance and satisfaction will be assessed using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM). The change in COPM performance and satisfaction scores from baseline to post-intervention will be evaluated.

    Baseline and after 10 weeks of intervention

Study Arms (2)

Task-oriented intervention group

EXPERIMENTAL

In this group patient who have undergone rototor cuff surgery will receive a task oriented exercise program based on activities off daily living conducted twice a week for ten weeks.

Behavioral: Task-oriented rehabilitation

Conventional rehabilitation group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants included in the conventional intervention group will continue with the standard rehabilitation program applied in the postoperative period.

Behavioral: Conventional rehabilitation group

Interventions

Task-oriented rehabilitationBEHAVIORAL

In this intervention, following rotator cuff surgery, task-oriented occupational therapy sessions based on activities of daily living will be applied. These sessions will be conducted twice a week for 10 weeks and aim to achieve improvements in participants' activity performance and activity satisfaction.

Task-oriented intervention group
Conventional rehabilitation groupBEHAVIORAL

This intervention includes exercises aimed at improving joint range of motion, enhancing muscle strength, and supporting muscle flexibility.

Conventional rehabilitation group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Individuals aged 18 years and older
  • Individuals who have undergone rotator cuff surgery
  • Medically stable and cleared for participation in a rehabilitation program
  • Ability to understand and follow instructions
  • Voluntary agreement to participate in the study

You may not qualify if:

  • \- Presence of severe neurological disorders affecting upper extremity function
  • Severe cognitive impairment limiting participation
  • Additional musculoskeletal conditions affecting the upper extremity
  • Postoperative complications that may interfere with rehabilitation
  • Participation in another rehabilitation program during the study period

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Istanbul Medipol University

Istanbul, Istanbul, 34815, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

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Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Masking Details
The outcome assessor will be blinded to group allocation to minimize assessment bias. Participants and therapists cannot be blinded due to the nature of the intervention.
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two parallel groups: a task-oriented occupational therapy group or a conventional rehabilitation group. Each group will receive its respective intervention throughout the study period, and outcomes will be compared between groups.
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Research Assistant

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 24, 2026

First Posted

June 24, 2026

Study Start

August 10, 2026

Primary Completion

August 10, 2026

Study Completion

August 10, 2026

Last Updated

August 17, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-08

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

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