Smartphone therapy vs traditional physical therapy for knee osteoarthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two types of physical therapy programs for people with knee osteoarthritis. One program uses a smartphone app to guide exercises, while the other uses traditional in-person therapy, to see which is more helpful for reducing pain and improving mobility.
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Who can take part
- You are between 45 and 70 years old.
- Your doctor has confirmed you have knee osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear arthritis in the knee).
- Your weight and height put you in a certain range (BMI between 24.9 and 30).
- You can walk on your own without a cane or walker.
- You have not had knee replacement surgery or been diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis (like rheumatoid arthritis).
- You have not had a steroid injection in your knee in the last three months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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