Plain-English translation of NCT06148779 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This trial is testing whether a smartphone app called Joint Academy can help people with knee or hip osteoarthritis as well as traditional in-person physical therapy programs. The app delivers daily exercise videos, educational information about osteoarthritis, and connects you with a physical therapist who can answer questions through chat and phone calls. The study wants to see if this digital approach makes it easier for people in both cities and rural areas to access the care they need.
Many people with osteoarthritis aren't able to access the standard in-person treatment programs because they live far away or have other barriers to getting to appointments. This trial exists to find out whether the new treatment can reach more patients and give everyone — whether they live in a city or the countryside — equal access to quality osteoarthritis care.
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You would use the Joint Academy app on your smartphone to receive daily exercise videos tailored to your osteoarthritis. You'll also get educational information about managing your condition. Throughout the program, you'll have access to a assigned physical therapist who can answer your questions and provide support through asynchronous chat and phone calls. The study collects data on how many people use the app across Sweden to compare how well it reaches patients in different regions compared to the traditional in-person program.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 20, 2026 · Not medical advice
Sweden
Sponsor
Joint Academy
Collaborators
Lund University, The Swedish Osteoarthritis Registry
Enrollment target
~50,000 participants
Started
January 2022
Primary completion
June 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in September 2024.
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Central contact
Leif E Dahlberg, Senior professor
Joint Academy
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