Wearable Biofeedback Devices for Remote Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Key facts
- Where
- Karachi, PakistanSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 60 and 80 years old?
Source: NCT06960330, who can take part
Where in Pakistan
- University of KarachiKarachi, PakistanNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Contact the study team: see the registry record → Contacts and Locations
Print a page for my doctorTrial details
- Who runs it
- University of Karachi
- Trial code
- NCT06960330
- Record updated
- 22 October 2026
- Original description
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.Read full original descriptionShow less
Wearable Biofeedback Devices for Remote Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation for Elderly Patients Suffering From Arthritis and Fibromyalgia
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.
Inclusion: 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: Presence of comorbidities that contraindicate physiotherapy (e.g., severe cardiac conditions); Patients with severe cognitive impairments affecting adherence to rehabilitation; Lack of access to digital devices required for remote monitoring.