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Compares treatment options for Osteoarthritis, Knee
Official title Navio Robotic Versus Conventional Total Knee Arthroplasty
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03519269
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Total knee replacement surgery is a conventional approach to alleviating the pain and lack of function resulting from arthritis of the knee. While conventional knee replacement surgery is highly successful, incidences of improperly installed replacement parts are not uncommon.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 40 to 85. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- age between 40 and 85
- body mass index (BMI) less than 40.0 kg/m\^2
- end-stage knee osteoarthritis (Kellgren and Lawrence grade 4)
- failure of a minimum 12 weeks of nonoperative management
- English fluency
You likely can't join if
- history of inflammatory arthropathy in the same knee
- history of prior open knee surgery in the same knee
- history of prior osteotomy or periarticular fracture
- deformity \> 15 degrees from a neutral mechanical axis
- gross ligamentous incompetence of the medial or lateral collateral ligaments
- musculoskeletal involvement beyond unilateral knee osteoarthritis significantly limiting their function
See the full eligibility criteria
- age between 40 and 85
- body mass index (BMI) less than 40.0 kg/m\^2
- end-stage knee osteoarthritis (Kellgren and Lawrence grade 4)
- failure of a minimum 12 weeks of nonoperative management
- English fluency
- history of inflammatory arthropathy in the same knee
- history of prior open knee surgery in the same knee
- history of prior osteotomy or periarticular fracture
- deformity \> 15 degrees from a neutral mechanical axis
- gross ligamentous incompetence of the medial or lateral collateral ligaments
- musculoskeletal involvement beyond unilateral knee osteoarthritis significantly limiting their function
- unwillingness or inability to participate in the proposed study protocol and follow-up
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- New York, New York, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 40 years to 85 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include New York, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.