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Can rehab at home match the clinic for knee arthritis?

NCT ID NCT07654309

Disease control Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This trial compares two ways to deliver rehabilitation for women with knee osteoarthritis: in-person clinic visits versus tele-rehabilitation using a smartphone, tablet, or computer. Both groups receive hot packs and strengthening exercises. The study measures knee function, muscle strength, and pain to see if remote care works as well as traditional clinic visits.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
rehabilitation (hot pack and strengthening exercises)
What this could lead to
If tele-rehabilitation proves as effective as in-clinic care, it could offer a convenient, accessible option for managing knee osteoarthritis at home.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 26 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Tele-rehabilitation may be less effective for some individuals due to lack of hands-on guidance.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

26 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2026

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

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

Ages

40 to 60 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Only female participant * Age 40 to 60 years * Radiographically confirmed OA (Grade II or III) * Self-limitation in walking, climbing or ADLs * Access to smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet Exclusion Criteria: * Advanced OA (G IV) * Other joint disorder * Recent surgeries * Pregnancy * Swelling and morning stiffness more than 30 min

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis, knee Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Total knee replacement

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • THQ Hospital Dargai

    Dargai, KPK, 23060, Pakistan

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