Plain-English translation of NCT06627673 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing a new knee replacement implant made from a high-performance plastic material called PEEK-OPTIMA™ in people with severe knee osteoarthritis. Researchers want to make sure this new plastic implant works just as well as the traditional metal implant that doctors have used for years. You would receive the complete knee replacement surgery with the new plastic component, and the research team would follow you over time to track how well it works and whether any complications arise.
The new plastic material may offer advantages over traditional metal, such as better shock absorption or easier revision surgery if needed in the future. This study exists to prove that this newer material is safe and effective before it becomes widely available to all patients who need knee replacement.
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You would have knee replacement surgery where surgeons place the new plastic implant as part of your complete knee replacement. After surgery, you would return to the hospital for scheduled follow-up visits so the research team can check how your knee is healing, monitor for any problems, and assess how well your new knee is working. The study will track your progress over time to compare how the new plastic implant performs compared to the standard metal version used in similar surgeries.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 20, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
Maxx Orthopedics Inc
Enrollment target
~200 participants
Started
January 2026
Primary completion
January 2029
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2026.
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Central contact
Nach Dave, M.S., R.Ph.
Chief of Orthopedics - Englewood Hospital
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