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Can a smartphone replace a physio visit for older adults with knee arthritis?

NCT ID NCT07798973

Disease control Sponsor: Ibadat International University, Islamabad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 02, 2026 · Last updated Sep 03, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether older adults with knee osteoarthritis can improve balance and mobility through a smartphone-based rehabilitation program at home, compared with the same exercises done in person at a clinic. Both groups follow a six-week program with four sessions per week. Researchers measure balance, mobility, and fall risk at the start, at week 3, and at week 6 to see if remote rehab works as well as onsite therapy.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Telerehabilitation (supervised home-based balance and mobility exercises delivered via smartphone)
What this could lead to
If effective, telerehabilitation could offer a convenient, accessible way for older adults with knee osteoarthritis to improve balance and reduce fall risk without traveling to a clinic.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial with 44 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The program requires a caregiver present during sessions, which may limit who can participate.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

44 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2026

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥65 years. History of fall (within one month). Timed Up and Go (TUG) test score \>14 seconds. Older adult having a smartphone. Older adult having at least Matric education. Berg Balance Scale score between 21 and 40. Osteoarthritis affecting one or both knees (already diagnosed) Exclusion Criteria: \- Vision loss. Spinal pathology (monoplegia, hemiplegia, quadriplegia). Cognitive impairments. Neurological impairment. Physical handicap (loss of vision or loss of one limb).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Mobility Limitation osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Balance impairment Falls Knee osteoarthritis Mobility limitation

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Physioworks hayatabad, Peshawar

    Peshawar, KPK, 25100, Pakistan

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