AI coach for knee pain: new trial tests smart exercise app
NCT ID NCT07434011
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether an AI-assisted web app that personalizes home exercises can reduce pain and improve knee function in people with knee osteoarthritis, compared to a standard paper exercise program. About 84 adults with knee pain will be randomly assigned to either the AI app or paper program for 6 weeks. Researchers will measure pain, disability, quality of life, and how well participants stick with the program.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- AI-assisted therapeutic exercise program delivered via a web app
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide an effective, accessible home-based exercise option for people with knee osteoarthritis, reducing pain and improving function without needing frequent clinic visits.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial (84 participants) comparing two exercise programs, so results may not apply broadly. The AI component may not significantly outperform a simple paper program, and adherence or usability issues could limit effectiveness.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre
RECRUITINGMadrid, Madrid, 28041, Spain
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