Trial comparing treatments for Knee Osteoarthritis
Official title Mechanical Alignment vs Kalipered Kinematic Alignment Total Knee Arthroplasty
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06617871
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if the new alignment method (Kinematic Alignment) gives better results than the traditional method (Mechanical Alignment).
- Who it's for
- Adults who have knee osteoarthritis and are scheduled for knee replacement surgery.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive one of the two surgical techniques. They will have the same follow‑up visits and tests as usual after surgery.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts until the final follow‑up visit, typically several months after surgery, with a few scheduled clinic visits during that time.
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 21 to 79
You may be able to join if
- Patient undergoing primary TKA with a medially-stabilized SpheriKA knee system
- Able to read and understand consent form and PRO instruments and willing to return for follow up visits
You likely can't join if
- Varus or Valgus malalignment \>15 degrees to mechanical axis
- Flexion contracture \>15 degrees or flexion \<90 degrees
- BMI \>40
- Revision TKA or other prior knee surgery other than arthroscopy or arthroscopic-assisted ligament reconstruction
- Diagnosis or history of any of the following
- inflammatory arthritis
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patient undergoing primary TKA with a medially-stabilized SpheriKA knee system
- Able to read and understand consent form and PRO instruments and willing to return for follow up visits
- Varus or Valgus malalignment \>15 degrees to mechanical axis
- Flexion contracture \>15 degrees or flexion \<90 degrees
- BMI \>40
- Revision TKA or other prior knee surgery other than arthroscopy or arthroscopic-assisted ligament reconstruction
- Diagnosis or history of any of the following
- inflammatory arthritis
- infection in study knee
- chronic pain
- chronic opioid use
- metabolic musculoskeletal disorder other than osteopenia/osteoporosis
- Patients receiving workers' compensation for study condition
- Patients who cannot complete questionnaires in English
- Patients with comorbidities preventing surgery
- Patients who are not able to provide informed consent
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Compensation & support
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Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
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Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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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, 21 years to 79 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Chicago, Illinois, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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