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App aims to boost exercise adherence for knee pain sufferers

NCT ID NCT06359171

Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a smartphone app called ARTHE-e helps people with knee osteoarthritis follow their exercise routines better than standard care. 120 participants used the app for 6 months, and researchers measured exercise adherence using a questionnaire. The goal is to see if the app can improve symptom management and quality of life.

What this could mean

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Active substance
ARTHE-e smartphone application
What this could lead to
If successful, this app could help people with knee osteoarthritis stay consistent with exercise, potentially reducing pain and improving mobility.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with 120 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The app's effectiveness depends on user engagement, and it may not outperform standard care.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

120 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2024

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

40 to 85 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged between 40 and 85 years with uni or bilateral knee osteoarthritis according to EULAR (European League Against Rheumatism) criteria, symptomatic and diagnosed prior to inclusion by a specialist or not. * Having an involvement of at least one knee. * Own a smartphone or tablet running at least Android 5 or iOS 11. * Able to give written consent to participate in the study. * Beneficiary of a social security plan. Exclusion Criteria: * pregnant or breast-feeding women Patients under legal protection measures (guardianship, curatorship or protection of the court) * Patients who have undergone knee surgery (total or partial prosthesis, tibial transposition surgery, arthrodesis) * Patients with inflammatory rheumatism * Patients with neurological sequelae * Contraindications to physical activity for medical reasons * Patients with difficulties in understanding the French language * Refusal to participate * Patients who have already participated in the ARTH-e 2 study or who are already included in a research protocol that could influence the current protocol

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

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Knee osteoarthritis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CH Emile Roux

    Le Puy-en-Velay, France

  • CHU Clermont-Ferrand

    Clermont-Ferrand, France

  • CHU Montpellier

    Montpellier, France

  • CHU Nantes

    Nantes, France

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