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Could a smartphone game boost recovery after knee replacement?

NCT ID NCT07053241

Disease control Sponsor: Akdeniz University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a mobile-friendly gamified app, called Game-App-KNEE, can improve functional outcomes and recovery for people who have had total knee replacement surgery. Participants use the app daily for three months after discharge, while a control group receives only an educational booklet. The goal is to see if the app leads to better pain management, stiffness, and physical function compared to standard care.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Game-App-KNEE (web-based gamified application)
What this could lead to
If effective, this app could offer a simple, engaging way for patients to improve their recovery and physical function after knee replacement surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with 54 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The app's benefits over standard care are not yet proven.

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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

Nov 2024

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Must be able to read and write Turkish * Must have internet access * Must have a mobile compatible smartphone (IOS, Android) * Must be able to use a smartphone * Must be between the ages of 18-65 Exclusion Criteria: * Having vision or hearing problems * Having a mental illness * Performing bilateral surgery * Applying general anesthesia * Having emergency surgery * Revision surgery during the follow-up period * Wanting to leave the study

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Functional outcome Postoperative recovery

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Akdeniz University

    Antalya, Konyaaltı, 07070, Turkey (Türkiye)

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