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

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

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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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.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil

    Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, 96055-630, Brazil