Effectiveness of AI-Supervised Mobile Exercise Application in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

Launched by ULUDAG UNIVERSITY · Jul 4, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying whether a special mobile app that uses artificial intelligence (AI) can help people with knee osteoarthritis exercise better at home. Knee osteoarthritis is a common condition that causes pain and stiffness in the knee. In this study, 80 adults aged 40 to 80 who have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis and can use a smartphone or tablet will be divided into two groups. One group will use the AI-supported app, which gives real-time feedback and guidance while they do their exercises using their device’s camera. The other group will do the same exercises but will follow printed instructions from a booklet.

Participants in both groups will do stretching, strengthening, and movement exercises for the knee about 3 to 4 times a week for 4 weeks. The study will look at changes in pain, physical ability, and balance before and after the program to see if the app helps people exercise more effectively and feel better. To join, people must have knee osteoarthritis diagnosed by a doctor, be referred to physical therapy, and have access to the internet and a mobile device. People who have had recent knee surgery or other health issues that make exercise unsafe won’t be able to participate. This study could help show if using smart technology like this app can make it easier and more helpful for people to manage knee osteoarthritis at home.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Aged between 40 and 80 years
• • Diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis according to ACR criteria
• • Referred to physical therapy by a physician for knee osteoarthritis
• • Able to use a smartphone or tablet
• • Having regular access to the internet
• • Voluntarily agrees to participate in the study
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • History of knee surgery or currently undergoing surgical treatment
• • Received physical therapy or rehabilitation for knee OA within the past 6 months
• • Lack of access to a mobile device or internet
• • Any neurological, cardiovascular, or musculoskeletal condition that prevents safe participation in exercise
• • Cognitive impairment or psychiatric disorder interfering with exercise adherence
• • Inability to follow instructions or use the mobile app interface
• • Any condition that would contraindicate participation in a home-based exercise program