M23.2 M23.3 S83.2
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Intervention group:
Postoperative use of a smartphone app in addition to standard orthopedic therapy (usual care) in patients with meniscus injuries.
Study subjects are to use the app three t
Sponsors
Orthopy Health GmbH
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. One of the following confirmed diagnoses: a. M23.2 Meniscus damage due to old tear or old injury b. M23.3 Other meniscus damage c. S83.2 Meniscus tear, acute 2. Age 18 or older 3. Planned surgical treatment for meniscus lesion 4. Less than 12 months between injury and study inclusion 5. At least moderate knee pain with a score of = 3 on the verbal numerical rating scale (VNRS) at the inclusion visit (baseline t0) 6. Ownership of and sufficient knowledge and skills in using a smartphone (iOS or Android operating system) 7. Willingness and existing technical requirements (email and internet access) to use the Orthopy app 8. Willingness to train regularly with the app and participate in the study surveys/questionnaires 9. Sufficient knowledge of German 10. Participants are able to give their consent, are fully legally competent, and understand the nature, scope, significance, and consequences of the examination and treatment 11. Consent to participate in the study after receiving information
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. No planned surgical treatment of the meniscus 2. Planned inpatient stays or surgical procedures during the study period that are not related to the intervention in question 3. Regular use of WHO level = 2 analgesics prior to the inclusion date (baseline t0) 4. Root tear (root lesions) on the meniscus 5. In addition to the meniscus lesion, a ligament injury that requires surgical treatment 6. Cartilage damage requiring regenerative therapy 7. Knee joint dislocation 8. Rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament 9. Pregnancy 10. Chronic pain patients (persistent pain > 3 months or regular use of pain medication regardless of the current injury) 11. Use of the Orthopy app or similar health apps at the time of study inclusion, in the past, or planned during the study period 12. The person is participating in another clinical study at the same time 13. Other diseases and conditions that, in the opinion of the investigator, preclude participation in the study 14. Manufacturer-specific exclusion criteria (see section 6.2.3)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| VAS Pain (t0, t1, t2, t3, t4, t5, t6) Survey using patient questionnaire The time points are: t0: at least 7 days before surgery t1: 1 day before surgery t2: 3 days after surgery t3: 2 weeks after surgery t4: 6 weeks after surgery t5: 10 weeks after surgery t6: 14 weeks after surgery | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Health-related quality of life and functional limitations (WOMET) Subjective perception of pain intensity (KOOS subscale pain) Subjective perception of symptoms and functional deficits (KOOS subscale symptoms and function) Objective assessment of proprioceptive abilities (angle position sense test) The time points are: t0: at least 7 days before surgery t1: 1 day before surgery t2: 3 days after surgery t3: 2 weeks after surgery t4: 6 weeks after surgery t5: 10 weeks after surgery t6: 14 weeks after surgery | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactGerrit Bode
Praxisklinik 2000
Outcome results
None listed