Smartwatch could read your pain: new study tests wearable for knee arthritis
NCT ID NCT06701461
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study will test whether a smartwatch can measure pain levels in 15 people with knee osteoarthritis. Participants will wear an Embrace Plus smartwatch that tracks electrodermal activity (skin signals) while reporting their pain during standard physical tests. The goal is to see if the watch can reliably detect pain, paving the way for larger studies.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Embrace Plus smartwatch (electrodermal activity sensor)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simple, wearable way to track pain objectively in osteoarthritis patients, improving pain management.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (15 people) testing feasibility only. The smartwatch may not reliably capture pain signals, and results may not apply to broader populations.
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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03756, United States
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