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Can a smartphone app replace doctor visits for joint surgery prep?

NCT ID NCT07589803

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Coxa, Hospital for Joint Replacement Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study will test whether a mobile app can effectively educate patients before total joint replacement surgery, compared to standard in-person or phone education. Forty patients scheduled for hip or knee replacement will be randomly assigned to use the app or receive traditional guidance. The main goal is to see if the study methods work well enough for a larger future trial.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Digital patient education mobile application
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a larger study that shows mobile apps are a practical way to educate joint replacement patients, potentially improving their preparation and recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (40 people) that only checks if the study methods work, not if the app actually improves health outcomes. It may not lead to any clear benefits.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

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

Expected to start

Apr 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Primary knee or hip joint replacement surgery No previous visits to Coxa Age 18-75 years Proficiency in the Finnish language Body mass index (BMI) below 40 Moderate alcohol consumption (AUDIT \< 20) Ability to use a mobile application (access to a compatible smartphone) The patient may have a mild systemic disease that does not significantly limit functional capacity (ASA I-II) The patient may also have a somewhat more severe condition, provided that underlying diseases are well controlled (ASA III) Medication use is moderate, consisting of 1-5 medications in addition to pain medication No use of anticoagulant medication No previously identified anesthetic complications Exclusion Criteria: Previous joint surgery Functional impairment / disability Insufficient proficiency in the Finnish language No possibility to use a mobile application (no mobile phone) Patient with multiple comorbidities (multimorbid patient) The patient does not proceed to the surgical waiting list

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Coxa, Hospital for Joint Replacement

    Tampere, Finland

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