mymobility App + Apple Watch for Osteoarthritis Recovery
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
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.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It is best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.
Is the mymobility App + Apple Watch safe for use in humans?
How is the mymobility App + Apple Watch treatment for osteoarthritis different from other treatments?
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment mymobility with Apple Watch for osteoarthritis recovery?
Research shows that wearable technology, like smartwatches, can help people with knee osteoarthritis by tracking physical activity and pain levels, which may improve their management of the condition. Additionally, patients who have undergone knee surgery are generally receptive to using wearable technology for monitoring their recovery.1451011
Who Is on the Research Team?
Erin Osborn
Principal Investigator
Zimmer Biomet
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
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
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Pre-operative Assessment
In-office assessments conducted approximately 30 days prior to surgery
Treatment
Participants undergo TKA, THA, or PKA and complete post-operative activities using the mymobility app or standard physical therapy
Follow-up
Virtual assessments including subject questionnaires and recording of adverse events at 6 months and 1 year post-op
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- mymobility with Apple Watch
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Zimmer Biomet
Lead Sponsor
Dr. Nitin Goyal
Zimmer Biomet
Chief Medical Officer since 2021
MD from Harvard Medical School
Ivan Tornos
Zimmer Biomet
Chief Executive Officer since 2023
MBA from the University of Miami School of Business, BBA in Finance and International Marketing and Management from the University of Georgia Terry College of Business