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No more clinic trips? telerehab shows promise for knee arthritis pain

NCT ID NCT07137897

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Novo Mesto Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a telerehabilitation program—where patients do exercises at home with remote support from a physiotherapist via video calls, phone, and texts—can reduce pain and improve knee function in people with knee osteoarthritis. 118 patients aged 50 and older with mild to moderate knee OA took part. The approach aims to make rehab more accessible and convenient.

What this could mean

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Active substance
telerehabilitation (remote physiotherapy via video calls, phone, and text)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a convenient, home-based option to reduce pain and improve knee function without frequent clinic visits.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 118 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Remote support may not suit those who prefer hands-on guidance.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

118 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2024

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

50 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with symptomatic OA of the knee joint, graded 1-3 on the Kellgren-Lawrence scale 2. Patients older than 50 years 3. Patients with access to and proficiency in using a computer, 4. Patients with the capability to follow the exercises outlined. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Grade 4 cartilage defect (cartilage defect up to the subchondral bone), for which surgical treatment is professionally indicated, 2. Planned arthroplasty of the knee joint within the next 6 months, 3. Patients who have had a previous TEP arthroplasty or partial knee arthroplasty (hereafter PEP), 4. Patients with a history of trauma or surgical treatment of the knee joint (osteotomy or treatment of cartilage lesions) in the last 6 months, 5. Patients who have received an intra-articular injection in the knee joint in the last 3 months, 6. Patients who have systemic inflammatory arthritis (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis or gout) or those who have concomitant medical conditions that prevent participation in exercise, 7. Patients who have cognitive impairments or are wheelchair users, 8. Who has co-morbidities, 9. Those who do not have access to a computer have limited language skills that prevent the correct use of tele-rehabilitation or 10. Those who are involved in similar study.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity osteoarthritis osteoarthritis, knee Pain stiff-person syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Pain Physical function Stiffness

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Novo mesto Faculty of Health Sciences

    Novo Mesto, Slovenia

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