Can video call exercise rival In-Person therapy for knee pain?
NCT ID NCT06101797
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether remote, video-call supervised exercise works as well as in-person sessions for people with knee osteoarthritis. 48 participants did muscle-strengthening exercises for 12 weeks, either via video call or at a clinic. Researchers measured pain, function, and quality of life to see if the remote option is a good alternative.
What this could mean
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Active substance
supervised muscle-strengthening exercise program
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that remote exercise supervision is as effective as in-person sessions for managing knee osteoarthritis symptoms.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 48 participants. Results may not apply to all patients, and the non-inferiority design means it aims to show equivalence, not superiority.
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Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, 96055-630, Brazil