AI-based Rehabilitation for Hip and Knee Surgery Patients (NCT07505628) | Clinical Trial Compass
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AI-based Rehabilitation for Hip and Knee Surgery Patients
South Korea106 participantsStarted 2026-03-09
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of an AI-based home rehabilitation application ("Exersite Rehab") for patients who have undergone hip or knee arthroplasty(Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA), Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) or hip fracture surgery). Following surgery, effective rehabilitation is crucial for functional recovery; however, many patients face barriers to consistent in-hospital exercise. This interventional study divides participants into two groups to compare outcomes. The experimental group will perform a 12-week home-based rehabilitation program guided by an AI application that provides real-time posture correction and monitoring. In contrast, the control group will perform the same exercise protocol using traditional printed educational brochures.The primary objective is to determine if the AI-based digital healthcare solution significantly improves physical function, measured by the Functional Ambulatory Category(FAC), compared to conventional methods. Secondary outcomes including pain levels(Visual Analog Scale (VAS)) and joint-specific functional scores (Knee Society Score (KSS), Harris Hip Score (HHS)) will also be assessed over the 12-week period.
Who can participate
Age range
19 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult patients aged 19 years or older.
* Patients scheduled to undergo hip or knee arthroplasty at Gangnam Severance Hospital or affiliated hospitals of Chung-Ang University Medical Center (Chung-Ang University Hospital, Gwangmyeong Hospital, Hyundai Hospital).
* Patients with a preoperative Functional Ambulatory Category (FAC) stage of 4 or 5 (For hip fracture cases, pre-fracture FAC stage will be considered).
* Patients capable of downloading and using mobile applications on smart devices (smartphones or tablets) independently without researcher assistance.
* Patients who fully understand the study's purpose and procedures and have voluntarily signed the informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Individuals unable to perform exercises due to severe musculoskeletal pain.
* Individuals with severe dizziness or poor vision that prevents them from following exercise videos provided by the digital treatment.
* Individuals with visual impairment that causes difficulty in recognizing the monitor/device screen.
* Individuals requiring long-term inpatient treatment due to unstable vital signs.
* Individuals with partial or total lower-limb amputation due to trauma, disease, or congenital defects.
* Individuals classified as vulnerable subjects (as defined by clinical research ethics guidelines).
* Any other individuals deemed ineligible for participation at the discretion of the principal investigator.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Timed Up and Go (TUG) test
Timeframe: Baseline (Pre-operation) and POD 12 weeks