Plain-English translation of NCT06929871 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 two different techniques for total knee replacement surgery, both performed with robotic assistance to improve precision. One method uses cement to fix the implant in place, while the other uses a cementless implant designed to bond directly to your bone over time. The study wants to find out which approach gives patients better long-term results and fewer complications.
Knee arthritis is very common, and while knee replacement surgery works well for many people, some patients—especially younger ones—experience problems like loosening of the implant or need revision surgery down the road. Doctors aren't yet sure whether cemented or cementless implants are better in the long term, so this trial aims to compare them fairly using the latest robotic surgical technology.
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You would undergo robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery performed by the surgical team. You would be randomly assigned to receive either a cemented or cementless implant. After surgery, you would attend follow-up clinic visits where doctors take X-rays and assess how well your knee is healing and functioning. The study will track your recovery and outcomes over an extended period to compare the long-term success of the two implant types.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 18, 2026 · Not medical advice
United Kingdom
Sponsor
University College, London
Collaborators
Stryker Nordic
Enrollment target
~120 participants
Started
September 2025
Primary completion
July 2031
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in February 2026.
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Central contact
Jenni Tahmassebi, BSc MSc
UCL Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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