TASK-ORIENTED REHABILITATION AFTER ROTATOR CUFF SURGERY
THE EFFECT OF TASK-ORIENTED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY INTERVENTION ON ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION AFTER ROTATOR CUFF SURGERY: PRE- AND POST-INTERVENTION EVALUATION
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interventional
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1 country
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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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participants targeted
Target at below P25 for not_applicable
Started Jun 2026
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
April 24, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
June 24, 2026
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
June 30, 2026
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
September 28, 2026
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
October 19, 2026
June 24, 2026
June 1, 2026
3 months
April 24, 2026
June 22, 2026
Conditions
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
EXPERIMENTALIn 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.
Conventional rehabilitation group
ACTIVE COMPARATORParticipants included in the conventional intervention group will continue with the standard rehabilitation program applied in the postoperative period.
Interventions
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.
This intervention includes exercises aimed at improving joint range of motion, enhancing muscle strength, and supporting muscle flexibility.
Eligibility Criteria
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)
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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
- 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
June 30, 2026
Primary Completion (Estimated)
September 28, 2026
Study Completion (Estimated)
October 19, 2026
Last Updated
June 24, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-06
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share