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Can a smartphone app replace the gym for teens with arthritis?

NCT ID NCT06193681

Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested two exercise programs for teenagers with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA): one supervised by a physiotherapist and one delivered through a personalized mobile app. Fifty-four participants aged 12-18 were split into two groups and followed for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if the app-based program could improve physical fitness, walking, and balance as effectively as in-person sessions.

What this could mean

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Active substance
exercise program
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a mobile app exercise program is as effective as supervised sessions, offering a convenient way for teens with JIA to improve fitness and manage symptoms.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 54 participants, so results may not apply to all JIA patients. The mobile app approach may not work for everyone due to adherence or technical issues.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

54 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2024

Finished

Sep 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

12 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being 12-18 years old * Being diagnosed with JIA at least 6 months ago at the Istanbul Medical Faculty Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic * Being diagnosed with Oligoarticular/Polyarticular JIA * Volunteering to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Having a history of trauma or surgery affecting the musculoskeletal system in the last 6 months * Having an additional chronic disease affecting the musculoskeletal system * Having vision or hearing problems * Having a level of cognitive impairment that cannot understand the commands given

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

juvenile idiopathic arthritis Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

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Juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Institute of Postgraduate Education

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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