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Phase III Trial Opens: AI-Guided Exercise vs Traditional Physiotherapy in Knee Osteoarthritis — Digital Healthcare Innovation Study

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26 May 2026

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New randomised trial compares AI-guided exercise therapy to traditional physiotherapy for knee osteoarthritis. The study investigates whether digital technology can deliver equivalent clinical outcomes while addressing physiotherapy access challenges.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

References

  1. 1.University of Hong Kong. (2024). Development and Randomized Controlled Trial of an AI-powered Technological Surrogate Physiotherapist (TSP) Dedicated to Quality Enhancement and Cost Reduction in Knee Osteoarthritis Exercise Rehabilitation. ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05173064
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