Fitbit and phone coach help knee arthritis patients get moving

NCT ID NCT02585323

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tested whether using a Fitbit activity tracker, a smartphone app, and brief coaching from a physical therapist could help people with knee osteoarthritis become more active and sit less. Fifty-one adults with knee arthritis took part. The goal was to see if these tools could increase moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and reduce sedentary time.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Arthritis Research Canada

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Y 3P2, Canada

  • Arthritis Research Canada

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V6X 2C7, Canada

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