Physical Therapy vs Remote Exercise for Knee Pain Due to Osteoarthritis (OA)

Last updated: February 10, 2025
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Overall Status: Active - Not Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Pain

Chronic Pain

Knee Injuries

Treatment

Traditional Physical Therapy

Technology-implemented exercise therapy

Clinical Study ID

NCT06167304
STUDY-22-01430
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The purpose of this clinical study is to demonstrate that after six weeks of at home exercise, 3 times per week with SimpleTherapy, participants with clinical indications of knee OA will on average have improved outcomes noninferior than traditionally prescribed physical therapy regimens.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adults (age ≥ 18 years)

  • Living in the tristate area - CT/NY/NJ

  • Symptomatic OA (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence clinical criteriafor OA)

  • Chronic knee pain (>3 months) as a primary pain complaint

  • Average pain score ≥ 4 on an 11-point numeric rating scale at baseline

  • Access to a device with internet connection

  • KL Stages 1-2-3

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Prior documented history of cognitive impairment;

  • History of total knee arthroplasty;

  • History of: Inflammatory arthritis (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis); or any neuropathiesaffecting the lower limbs, spinal cord injury, spine fractures, advanced heartdisease, bleeding issues (i.e. hemophilia), surgery within the last 90 days; fallwithin 90 days; high risk of fracture;

  • History of knee injury, within the last 3 months;

  • Currently engaged with other PT or strengthening program;

  • Present unstable/uncontrolled cardiovascular condition

  • Undergoing active chemotherapy for cancer

Study Design

Total Participants: 220
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Traditional Physical Therapy
Phase:
Study Start date:
January 29, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
August 31, 2025

Connect with a study center

  • Abilities Research Center

    New York, New York 10029
    United States

    Site Not Available

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