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

Bursa Uludag University

Status

Not yet enrolling

Conditions

Knee Osteoarthritis

Treatments

Behavioral: Booklet-Guided Home Exercise Program

Behavioral: AI-Supervised Mobile Exercise Program

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT07066514

2025-2/19

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an artificial intelligence (AI)-supported mobile application that supervises home-based exercise programs in patients with knee osteoarthritis. A total of 80 participants aged 40 to 80 will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: a mobile application exercise group or a home exercise booklet group. Both groups will receive the same standardized stretching, strengthening, and range of motion exercises designed for knee osteoarthritis. The mobile app provides real-time feedback and supervision using the device's camera and artificial intelligence algorithms to track and guide exercise performance.

Participants in the app group will perform exercises with supervision via the app interface, while the control group will follow the same exercises using printed instructions. Both groups will exercise 3 to 4 times per week for 4 weeks. The study will compare pain levels, physical function, and balance before and after the intervention using validated outcome measures such as the WOMAC Index and the Visual Analog Scale.

This study may help determine whether AI-supported digital tools can improve exercise adherence and outcomes in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Enrollment

60 estimated patients

Sex

All

Ages

40 to 80 years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

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