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Can a smartphone app outperform standard care for osteoarthritis?

NCT ID NCT05584410

Disease control Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 19, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares three ways of delivering care for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis: a smartphone app with personalized exercises and education, a web-based exercise program, and standard group-based care. The goal is to see which approach best improves patients' ability to perform daily activities. Around 315 participants who have been referred to an orthopedic clinic will be randomly assigned to one of the three care models. The findings could help shape more accessible, home-based treatment options for osteoarthritis.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Digital care models: a smartphone app with personalized exercises and education, a web-based exercise program, and standard group-based care
What this could lead to
If the app-based approach works, it could offer a more convenient and effective way for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis to manage symptoms and improve daily function at home.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small study, and the results may not apply to everyone. The app's benefits over web-based or standard care are not guaranteed, and some people may find digital tools less helpful than in-person guidance.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 315 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Dec 2022

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

20 to 90 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: The participant: * has given their written consent to participate in the study * has been referred to the orthopaedic clinic at Sahlgrenska University Hospital /Mölndal for primary hip- and or knee osteoarthritis * has a positive attitude in using digital tools * has access to a smart phone / tablet * has been assessed not to be in need of hip or knee surgery trough triage based on a patient reported outcome (the Osteoarthritis Guidelines Instrument) Exclusion Criteria: Patients: * with secondary osteoarthritis (due to osteonecrosis) * referred to a specific orthopaedic surgeon * with impaired mental ability, reluctance or language difficulties that make it difficult to understand the meaning of participating in the study * who undergo treatment, have disability or illness that according to the research group can affect the treatment or the study result

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis osteoarthritis, hip osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

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Osteoarthritis hip Osteoarthritis,knee

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sahlgrenska University Hospital

    Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

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