A digital coach for knee replacement recovery — can it boost satisfaction and exercise?
NCT ID NCT07731815
First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot trial tests whether a web-based conversational assistant can help people recovering from total knee replacement. About 60 adults who have had knee replacement surgery will either receive standard care alone or standard care plus access to the online assistant for 6 weeks. The assistant provides education, recovery guidance, and answers to common questions. The study measures patient satisfaction, pain, and how well people stick to their home exercise program.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a web-based conversational postoperative assistant
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to support recovery at home after knee replacement surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The assistant is not a substitute for medical care, and technical issues could limit its usefulness.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital Universitario Virgen de los Lirios
Alcoy, Alicante, 03803, Spain
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