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Smart knee brace and AI could revolutionize home rehab for arthritis

NCT ID NCT07695168

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a digital rehabilitation program for people with knee osteoarthritis and healthy older adults. It uses a smart knee brace with sensors, electrical stimulation, and AI to guide exercises at home. The goal is to see if this approach improves pain, muscle strength, and movement better than standard home exercises.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
digital rehabilitation exercise course combined with multisensory stimulation (electrical stimulation or vibration) delivered via a smart knee brace
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a personalized, home-based digital rehab option that improves pain, muscle strength, and movement quality for people with knee osteoarthritis.
What could go wrong
This is an early feasibility study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The technology is complex and may not be practical or effective for all users.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEALTHY ADULTS KNEE OSTEOARTHRISTIS

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • National Taiwan University Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Taipei, Taiwan

  • School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Taipei, Taiwan

  • Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital International Medical Service Center

    RECRUITING

    Taipei, Taiwan

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