App aims to boost exercise adherence for knee pain sufferers

NCT ID NCT06359171

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a smartphone app called ARTHE-e helps people with knee osteoarthritis follow their exercise routines better than standard care. 120 participants used the app for 6 months, and researchers measured exercise adherence using a questionnaire. The goal is to see if the app can improve symptom management and quality of life.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

ARTHE-e smartphone application

What this could lead to

If successful, this app could help people with knee osteoarthritis stay consistent with exercise, potentially reducing pain and improving mobility.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed trial with 120 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The app's effectiveness depends on user engagement, and it may not outperform standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CH Emile Roux

    Le Puy-en-Velay, France

  • CHU Clermont-Ferrand

    Clermont-Ferrand, France

  • CHU Montpellier

    Montpellier, France

  • CHU Nantes

    Nantes, France