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Can a smartphone app replace physiotherapy for knee pain?

NCT ID NCT07767409

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First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Sep 03, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This trial tests whether a smartphone app-guided rehabilitation program (MOKneeTOR) is as effective as traditional hospital-based physiotherapy for people with knee osteoarthritis. Participants will be randomly assigned to either use the app for 24 weeks or attend outpatient physiotherapy sessions. The study will compare improvements in walking speed, pain, and physical function, as well as the costs of each approach. The goal is to see if a flexible, home-based option can deliver comparable benefits while easing the burden on healthcare systems.

What this could mean

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Active substance
MOKneeTOR app-based rehabilitation program
What this could lead to
If effective, this could offer a convenient, cost-saving alternative to hospital physiotherapy for knee osteoarthritis, potentially reducing the need for surgery.
What could go wrong
The app-based approach may not be as effective as in-person therapy for all patients, and results may vary based on individual adherence and tech comfort.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 160 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2026

Expected to finish

Mar 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

45 to 95 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * All patients who meet the knee OA clinical criteria (aged ≥45 years, activity-related knee pain, and ≤30 min knee joint stiffness in the morning) will be included, * an owner of a smartphone, * an education level of at least 8 years, * a willingness to be randomized to either MOKneeTOR program or outpatient rehabilitation program, * an ability to complete baseline assessment. Exclusion Criteria: * lower limb joint replacement surgery anticipated within the next 6 months, * rheumatoid arthritis and other systemic arthritis, * a previous history of stroke and other major neurological conditions, * significant back or other non-knee pain, * pregnant women

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Singapore General Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Singapore, Singapore

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