App-Based knee pain therapy tested against In-Person care

NCT ID NCT06167304

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a digital home exercise program (SimpleTherapy) could work as well as standard in-person physical therapy for people with chronic knee osteoarthritis pain. The plan was to have 32 adults with knee pain do exercises at home three times a week for six weeks, guided by a remote physical therapist. However, the trial was terminated early, so the results are limited and not conclusive.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Technology-implemented exercise therapy (SimpleTherapy app with remote physical therapist)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that a convenient home exercise program is as effective as in-person physical therapy for managing knee osteoarthritis pain.

What could go wrong

The trial was terminated early and enrolled only 32 people, so results are limited. It is a small, early-stage study that cannot prove long-term benefits or safety.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Abilities Research Center

    New York, New York, 10029, United States