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Mixing video and in-person therapy for knee arthritis pain

Plain-English translation of NCT06956222 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated May 2025 · Translation generated June 2026 · How we translate trials

This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.

What is this trial?

This trial is testing a new way to deliver physical therapy for knee osteoarthritis by mixing in-person sessions with video sessions over Zoom. Researchers want to see if this hybrid approach works just as well as traditional twice-weekly in-person visits, while making it easier for patients to fit therapy into their lives. The study will measure pain relief, improved movement, and how satisfied people are with the video sessions.

Many people with knee arthritis struggle to attend regular in-person therapy because of travel time and scheduling conflicts. This trial is designed to see whether the new treatment approach of blending video and in-person sessions can work well while removing some of those barriers.

Do you qualify?

You likely qualify if…

you have mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis with pain lasting more than 3 months
you are between 40 and 80 years old
you have knee pain rated 4 or higher on a 10-point scale
you have access to the internet and can use a smartphone or computer
you have morning stiffness lasting less than 30 minutes and feel pain or grinding when moving your knee

You likely don't qualify if…

you have severe knee arthritis or limited mobility requiring a wheelchair
you are waiting for or have had hip or knee surgery within the past 6 months
you have had a knee replacement in the past
you received a cortisone injection in your knee within the last 30 days
you have rheumatoid arthritis or unstable medical conditions

What participation looks like

You will participate for 8 weeks in one of two groups: either one in-person session plus one video session per week, or two in-person sessions per week. A physiotherapist will guide you through an exercise program tailored to your needs during each session. You'll complete questionnaires about your pain and mobility at the beginning and end of the study, and if you're in the video group, you'll answer questions about how satisfied you were with using Zoom for therapy.

AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 9, 2026 · Not medical advice

Mixing video and in-person therapy for knee arthritis pain

What is this trial?

Do you qualify?

What participation looks like

Trial locations(1 site)