Wearable Biofeedback Devices for Remote Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Not yet recruitingNot applicableNCT06960330
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This study has no listed site in Canada in this snapshot. It is included as part of the worldwide chronic pain corpus.
Brief summary (from the registry)
This study evaluates the effectiveness of wearable biofeedback devices in improving pain, mobility, and rehabilitation outcomes in elderly patients with arthritis and fibromyalgia in Karachi, Pakistan. In a randomized controlled trial involving 120 participants, one group will use biofeedback-integrated devices with guided exercises and virtual consultations, while the control group receives standard physiotherapy. The results will inform the potential of digital health solutions to improve accessibility and outcomes in remote rehabilitation for chronic pain management.
Study details
- Official title
- Wearable Biofeedback Devices for Remote Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation for Elderly Patients Suffering From Arthritis and Fibromyalgia
- Conditions
- Interventions
- Other: Wearable Biofeedback + Virtual Physiotherapy
- Other: Standard Physiotherapy Exercises
- Sponsor
- University of Karachi
- Collaborators
- Advanced Education & Research Center
- Start date
- 2025-05-06
- Primary completion
- 2027-12-01
- Sex
- All
- Age range
- from 60 Years to 80 Years
- Results posted
- No results posted in this snapshot
- Countries
- Pakistan
- Total sites listed
- 1
Eligibility criteria
Show eligibility criteria (verbatim from the registry)
Inclusion Criteria: Elderly adults aged 60-80 years diagnosed with arthritis or fibromyalgia. Experiencing moderate to severe pain and mobility limitations. No recent surgical interventions or contraindications for physiotherapy. Access to smartphones and internet connectivity for remote monitoring. Exclusion Criteria: Patients with severe cognitive impairments affecting adherence to rehabilitation. Presence of comorbidities that contraindicate physiotherapy (e.g., severe cardiac conditions). Lack of access to digital devices required for remote monitoring.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (US National Library of Medicine), snapshot October 2026. Check the registry for current recruiting status. Record: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06960330