Virtual physiotherapy tested for arthritis pain relief

NCT ID NCT06901661

Terminated Symptom relief Sponsor: Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether doing guided exercises at home via video calls can reduce pain and improve movement in people with hip or knee osteoarthritis. 110 participants will either receive remote exercise sessions or standard education about their condition. The goal is to see if telerehabilitation is a practical and effective alternative to in-person therapy.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: telerehabilitation exercise program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a convenient, low-cost way for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis to manage symptoms at home.
What could go wrong: The trial is small (110 participants) and currently suspended, so results may be delayed or inconclusive. The approach relies on internet access and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis osteoarthritis, hip osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OSTEOARTHRITIS, HIP OSTEOARTHRITIS, KNEE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Taipei Medical University-Shuang Ho Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare

New Taipei City, 235, Taiwan

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