Total Knee Arthroplasty study: Smart Knee Implant
Official title Investigating Patient Satisfaction With Smart Knee Implants
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06968143
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to find out if the social and economic conditions where a patient lives relate to how well they recover after knee replacement, and whether remote monitoring can track pain, function, and reduce clinic visits while keeping patients satisfied.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have had a total knee replacement surgery.
- What's involved
- Participants will use a remote therapeutic monitoring device that records movement and pain scores, answer online surveys, and may have fewer in‑person clinic visits during the first three months after surgery.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about 90 days after surgery, with regular remote check‑ins and a few clinic visits as needed.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Patients over 18 years of age
- Patients undergoing unilateral primary or revision total knee arthroplasty with the smart knee implant or standard-of-care
You likely can't join if
- Patients who receive contralateral knee replacement or contralateral or unilateral hip replacement within 90 days before or after their knee...
- Patients with post-operative weight-bearing restrictions or physical deconditioning prohibiting routine physical therapy participation
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Chicago, Illinois, 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?
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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, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. 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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