Smart knee brace could boost rehab for arthritis sufferers
NCT ID NCT04225182
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a connected knee brace with a phone app could improve muscle strengthening rehab for people with knee osteoarthritis. 65 adults aged 50-80 used either standard rehab or the smart brace with remote physiotherapist supervision for 8 weeks. The goal was to see if the brace reduced knee joint stress and improved symptoms better than traditional rehab alone.
What this could mean
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Active substance
instrumented knee orthosis (connected brace) with app-based exercise protocol
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a more effective home-based rehab option for knee osteoarthritis, reducing pain and improving mobility without surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 65 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The brace may not provide significant benefit over standard rehab, and individual results can vary.
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Locations
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CHU de Nice
Nice, 06000, France