Plain-English translation of NCT06407427 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This research study is testing whether a smartphone app can help people recover better after orthopedic surgery—like hip fracture repair, knee or hip replacement, or spine fusion. The app sends you reminders to do gentle in-bed exercises that get progressively harder based on how you're doing. Researchers want to see if using this app alongside standard physical therapy helps improve your mobility and strength after surgery.
Older adults often have trouble staying active and doing rehabilitation exercises after major orthopedic surgery, which can lead to complications and slower recovery. This study aims to see whether a smartphone app that prompts and guides you through exercises can help you stay engaged with your recovery and improve outcomes.
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If you join this study, you will use the mobile app on your phone to receive reminders and guidance for gentle exercises you can do while in bed during your recovery. The app adjusts the difficulty of exercises based on your feedback, and researchers will track how well you're doing, ask about your satisfaction with the app, and compare your recovery progress to standard physical therapy outcomes. The study team will also gather feedback from your physical therapists about how the app affects your rehabilitation.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 3, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
Yale University
Enrollment target
~100 participants
Started
July 2025
Primary completion
July 2026
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in September 2025.
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Central contact
Rajiv S Vasudevan, M.D.
Yale University
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