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App-Based knee pain therapy tested against In-Person care

NCT ID NCT06167304

Symptom relief Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a digital home exercise program (SimpleTherapy) could work as well as standard in-person physical therapy for people with chronic knee osteoarthritis pain. The plan was to have 32 adults with knee pain do exercises at home three times a week for six weeks, guided by a remote physical therapist. However, the trial was terminated early, so the results are limited and not conclusive.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Technology-implemented exercise therapy (SimpleTherapy app with remote physical therapist)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a convenient home exercise program is as effective as in-person physical therapy for managing knee osteoarthritis pain.
What could go wrong
The trial was terminated early and enrolled only 32 people, so results are limited. It is a small, early-stage study that cannot prove long-term benefits or safety.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

32 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2024

Finished

Feb 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults (age ≥ 18 years) * Living in the tristate area - CT/NY/NJ * Symptomatic OA (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence clinical criteria for OA) * Chronic knee pain (\>3 months) as a primary pain complaint * Average pain score ≥ 4 on an 11-point numeric rating scale at baseline * Access to a device with internet connection * KL Stages 1-2-3 Exclusion Criteria: * Prior documented history of cognitive impairment; * History of total knee arthroplasty; * History of: Inflammatory arthritis (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis); or any neuropathies affecting the lower limbs, spinal cord injury, spine fractures, advanced heart disease, bleeding issues (i.e. hemophilia), surgery within the last 90 days; fall within 90 days; high risk of fracture; * History of knee injury, within the last 3 months; * Currently engaged with other PT or strengthening program; * Present unstable/uncontrolled cardiovascular condition * Undergoing active chemotherapy for cancer

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

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Chronic pain Knee osteoarthritis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Abilities Research Center

    New York, New York, 10029, United States

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