Phase III Trial Opens: AI-Assisted Exercise vs Paper-Based Programs in Knee Osteoarthritis — Digital Health Innovation for Primary Care
247 Health News Editorial
·26 May 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsNew Spanish trial compares AI-assisted exercise apps versus paper-based programs for knee osteoarthritis management. The study could reshape digital therapeutics in primary care and inform future Australian healthcare technology adoption.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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