Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: mobile application for rehabilitation following post ACL reconstruction surgery: The app offers personalized exercise programs, progress tracking, and outcome monitoring tools to suppor
Sponsors
Dr Ramprasath Rajavel
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients aged 18-65 years who have recently undergone ACL reconstruction surgery (within 1-3 weeks post-surgery), possess access to a smartphone or tablet, and are capable of using mobile applications are eligible for the study. They must be willing to provide informed consent and be proficient in the language of the study materials
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants will be excluded if they are under 18 or over 60 years old, have not undergone ACL reconstruction surgery, or have other significant knee pathologies (e.g., severe osteoarthritis). Exclusion also applies to individuals with severe medical conditions (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, cardiovascular diseases), mental health impairments, pregnancy, post-surgical complications, inability to use the app, non-adherence risk, or enrollment in other studies.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Range of Motion (ROM) of the knee. Pain intensity using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Functional scores (e.g., Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale or International Knee Documentation Committee [IKDC] score).Timepoint: Baseline (prior to intervention initiation, 1-3 weeks post-surgery). 4 weeks after starting rehabilitation. 8 weeks after starting rehabilitation. 16 weeks after starting rehabilitation (end of intervention). strength, and mobility, as measured by validated clinical scales over the study period | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improved rehabilitation adherence rates assessed through engagement metrics in the mobile application. Increased patient satisfaction evaluated via standardized satisfaction surveys. Reduction in healthcare utilization, including fewer in-person visits and lower medical costs.Timepoint: 3 month | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactRamprasath Rajavel
SAVEETHA MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITALS
Outcome results
None listed