Plain-English translation of NCT06762171 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 study compares two surgical approaches for people with knee osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear arthritis) affecting multiple compartments of the knee. Both groups receive a realignment surgery called high tibial osteotomy, which adjusts the angle of the shinbone to shift weight away from damaged areas. One group also receives an additional arthroscopic procedure where a surgeon uses a small camera and tools to smooth down roughened cartilage on the kneecap, while the other group receives the realignment surgery alone.
When arthritis affects multiple areas of the knee at once, doctors aren't sure whether adding the extra cartilage-smoothing step to the main realignment surgery provides additional benefit to patients. This trial aims to find out which approach leads to better pain relief and function.
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You will undergo knee surgery performed by the same surgical team. Before surgery, you'll be randomly assigned to either receive the realignment surgery alone or the realignment surgery combined with the cartilage-smoothing procedure. The surgery involves spinal anesthesia, and the surgeons will use an arthroscope (small camera) to examine your knee and, depending on your group, may smooth rough cartilage on the kneecap. Recovery and follow-up care will be standard for this type of orthopedic surgery.
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Egypt
Sponsor
Sohag University
Enrollment target
~40 participants
Started
December 2024
Primary completion
June 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
35 Years – 60 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in January 2025.
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Central contact
Ahmed Tarek Ahmed, Assistant lecturer
Sohag University
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