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New treatment option for Knee Osteoarthritis
Official title The personalKNEE Trial
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06507046
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Robotic knee surgery makes it possible to adopt different alignment philosophies in total knee arthroplasty. The classical operation where the knee is placed in a neutral manner, the so called mechanical alignment, has been used for decades.
- 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 18 to 80
You may be able to join if
- femoro-tibial or patello-femoral osteoarthritis (Kellgren-Lawrence, K-L) grade 2-4 with persistent pain, referred to Kristiansund Hospital for...
You likely can't join if
- serious psychiatric disorders
- dementia
- drug abuse
- patients not able to speak and read Norwegian language making them noncompliant or unable to perform an informed consent
- Patients with ongoing cancer therapy
- Patients with ASA (The American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status class risk stratification system) classification \>3
See the full eligibility criteria
- femoro-tibial or patello-femoral osteoarthritis (Kellgren-Lawrence, K-L) grade 2-4 with persistent pain, referred to Kristiansund Hospital for primary TKA
- serious psychiatric disorders
- dementia
- drug abuse
- patients not able to speak and read Norwegian language making them noncompliant or unable to perform an informed consent
- Patients with ongoing cancer therapy
- Patients with ASA (The American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status class risk stratification system) classification \>3
- Patients in the need of walking aid devices
- Patients in need of primary revision arthroplasty or more than 15 degrees of varus or 5 degrees of valgus on preoperative HKA images.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Kristiansund, Møre and Romsdal, Norway
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, 18 years to 80 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Kristiansund, Møre and Romsdal, Norway. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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