Smart watches could revolutionize knee arthritis monitoring
NCT ID NCT07031518
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested whether wearable sensors (Syde devices) can reliably track knee osteoarthritis symptoms at home over two months. 43 participants wore the sensors on their ankles and wrists to record movement data, which was compared with standard clinic tests. The goal was to identify digital biomarkers that could improve treatment evaluation and personalized care.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Syde wearable device (watch-like sensors)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to more accurate, home-based monitoring of knee osteoarthritis, improving how treatments are evaluated and personalized.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 43 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The device's reliability and usefulness need further validation in larger trials.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Centre de référence des maladies neuromusculaire (CRMN Liège), Hopital de la Citadelle
Liège, 4000, Belgium