TASK-ORIENTED REHABILITATION AFTER ROTATOR CUFF SURGERY

June 22, 2026 updated by: Hulya YAMAN, Medipol University

THE EFFECT OF TASK-ORIENTED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY INTERVENTION ON ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION AFTER ROTATOR CUFF SURGERY: PRE- AND POST-INTERVENTION EVALUATION

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.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

30

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • Turkey (Türkiye)
    • Istanbul
      • Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34815
        • Istanbul Medipol University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 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

Exclusion Criteria:

  • - 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

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Task-oriented intervention group
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
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.
Active Comparator: Conventional rehabilitation group
Participants included in the conventional intervention group will continue with the standard rehabilitation program applied in the postoperative period.
Behavioral: Conventional rehabilitation group
This intervention includes exercises aimed at improving joint range of motion, enhancing muscle strength, and supporting muscle flexibility.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Occupational performance and satisfaction measured by the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM)
Time Frame: Baseline and after 10 weeks of intervention
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

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Medipol University

Collaborators

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

June 30, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

September 28, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

October 19, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 24, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 22, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

June 24, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

June 24, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 22, 2026

Last Verified

June 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • E-10840098-202.3.02-8555

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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