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Digital tools may help osteoarthritis patients avoid surgery

NCT ID NCT04544904

Disease control Sponsor: Western University, Canada Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 31, 2026 · Last updated Sep 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether digital tools can help people with mild to moderate hip or knee osteoarthritis manage their condition without surgery. Participants receive one of three options: usual care with a handout, a physical activity prescription from a doctor using a smartphone app, or the prescription plus access to a free website with education and exercise videos. The goal is to see if these tools reduce pain, improve mobility, and possibly delay or prevent the need for joint replacement.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A smartphone app for physical activity prescription and a web-based joint management resource
What this could lead to
If effective, these digital tools could help people with osteoarthritis reduce pain, improve mobility, and possibly delay or avoid joint replacement surgery.
What could go wrong
The trial is early and results may not show clear benefits. Some participants may find the technology hard to use, and the approach may not work for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

356 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2021

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 74 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 40-74 years of age * Screened by the Southwest Musculoskeletal RAC as "mild to moderate OA" using clinical and radiographic criteria Exclusion Criteria: * Concomitant end-stage OA (awaiting/prior TJA) * Inflammatory arthritis (rheumatoid, psoriatic, or disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug exposure) * Unstable medical conditions that would preclude physical activity prescription (e.g. unstable angina, uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes) * Not able/willing to follow up for the study period * Does not have access to the internet * Cannot communicate in English.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity osteoarthritis osteoarthritis, hip osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

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Hip arthritis Osteo arthritis knee Osteoarthritis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fowler Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic

    London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada

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