Pillow Brace Assessment on Sleep Quality of Patients Undergoing Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Surgery

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Intervention A: Intervention A means Pillow Brace

Intervention B: Intervention B means standard management

Study summary

Rotator cuff surgery is an increasingly popular procedure in France. It is a common procedure for patients with shoulder tendon injuries, aimed at restoring mobility and reducing pain. Although arthroscopic techniques have improved functional outcomes, managing postoperative pain, particularly at night, and its consequences remains a major challenge.

Studies highlight that postoperative nighttime pain can significantly affect sleep quality, delaying functional recovery and patient satisfaction. However, standard splints used for postoperative immobilization do not offer an optimal solution to this problem, leaving a significant gap in the care of these patients.

Given this observation, a splint incorporating a support cushion system could meet the specific needs expressed by patients who have undergone rotator cuff surgery, namely improving sleep quality by minimizing nighttime pain. This splint, called the "Pillow Brace," was developed internally at the Jouvenet Clinic. It therefore does not have CE marking.

Nevertheless, this study is based on the hypothesis that the use of a "Pillow Brace" could significantly improve sleep quality compared to standard splints, thus making a significant contribution to orthopedic medicine, postoperative rehabilitation, and patient quality of life.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Sleep quality — Month 1
  Sleep quality will be assessed using PSQI (Pittsburg Sleep Qulity Index). Score is from 0 to 21. 0 means no sleel problems whereas 21 means major sleep problems.

Trial sites (1)

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