Wearable tech takes on knee injuries: small study tests sensor accuracy

NCT ID NCT03805464

First seen Jan 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study tested whether a wearable sensor can detect changes in knee joint loading after a small amount of fluid is injected into the knee (simulating injury). Fourteen healthy adults aged 18-35 participated. Researchers measured walking patterns, muscle activity, and balance before and after the injection. The goal was to see if an inexpensive, publicly available sensor could spot biomechanical changes, which could help monitor knee injuries and osteoarthritis in the future.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Michael W. Krzyzewski Human Performance Laboratory

    Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States

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