No more clinic trips? telerehab shows promise for knee arthritis pain

NCT ID NCT07137897

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Novo Mesto Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a telerehabilitation program—where patients do exercises at home with remote support from a physiotherapist via video calls, phone, and texts—can reduce pain and improve knee function in people with knee osteoarthritis. 118 patients aged 50 and older with mild to moderate knee OA took part. The approach aims to make rehab more accessible and convenient.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: telerehabilitation (remote physiotherapy via video calls, phone, and text)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a convenient, home-based option to reduce pain and improve knee function without frequent clinic visits.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with 118 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Remote support may not suit those who prefer hands-on guidance.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity osteoarthritis osteoarthritis, knee Pain stiff-person syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PAIN PHYSICAL FUNCTION STIFFNESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Novo mesto Faculty of Health Sciences

Novo Mesto, Slovenia

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