mymobility App + Apple Watch for Osteoarthritis Recovery

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

+36 other locations

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May be covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This trial is testing if a smartphone app and fitness trackers can help patients recover better after knee or hip replacement surgeries compared to traditional physical therapy.

Eligibility Criteria

Adults over 18 needing a primary knee arthroplasty, who can walk with minimal assistance and own an iPhone compatible with the mymobility App. They must be able to understand the app's language and consent to participate. Excluded are those with systemic inflammatory diseases, current substance abuse issues, or involvement in other related studies.

Inclusion Criteria

I can move around but may need a cane or crutch.

I am 18 years old or older.

I am eligible for knee replacement surgery based on my medical history and physical exam.

I am 18 years old or older.

Participant Groups

The study is testing if using the mymobility platform with an Apple Watch for education and exercise guidance can replace or improve upon standard physical therapy after hip or knee replacement surgery.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: mymobility with Apple WatchExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Post-operative mobile application-guided education and exercise paired with accurate and sensitive activity monitoring.

Group II: Standard of Care Physical TherapyActive Control1 Intervention

Standard of care patient education and post-operative physical therapy, as determined by local site guidelines and care pathways.