Plain-English translation of NCT05980442 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study compares two advanced surgical techniques for total knee replacement in people with severe knee arthritis. One approach uses computer navigation to guide the surgeon's instruments, while the other uses a robotic arm to assist with the procedure. Both methods aim to help surgeons place the new knee implant with greater precision, and this study will compare how well each technique works and how safe each one is.
Knee replacement surgery is a common and effective treatment for severe arthritis, but surgeons are always looking for ways to improve accuracy and patient outcomes. This trial exists to see whether robotic assistance offers any advantage over computer-guided navigation, or whether both approaches deliver similar results for patients.
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If you join this study, you will be randomly assigned to receive knee replacement surgery using either the computer-navigated technique or the robotic-assisted technique. You will have the surgery at the study center and will be asked to return for follow-up visits so researchers can track how well your knee heals and how your pain and function improve over time. The study involves 140 participants total, all receiving the same type of care—just using slightly different surgical guidance methods.
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Germany
Sponsor
Aesculap AG
Enrollment target
~140 participants
Started
July 2024
Primary completion
December 2027
Age range
18 Years – 90 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2026.
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Central contact
Kristin Maier, Dr.
Bundeswehr Krankenhaus Ulm
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