AI app could replace physiotherapist for knee pain relief
NCT ID NCT05173064
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether an AI-powered app can guide people with knee osteoarthritis through exercises at home, reducing pain and improving function as well as in-person physiotherapy. About 176 adults aged 50 and older with knee pain will be split into two groups: one receiving standard face-to-face physiotherapy, and the other using the AI app after an initial session. The goal is to see if the app can offer a cheaper, more accessible way to manage knee OA symptoms.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- AI-powered exercise app (Technological Surrogate Physiotherapist)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a convenient, low-cost alternative to in-person physiotherapy for managing knee osteoarthritis pain and function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage trial (176 participants) comparing an app to standard care. The AI may not match the benefits of hands-on therapy, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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826, Haking Wong Building, Pokfulam, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Hong Kong, 000, Hong Kong
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