Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Clinical trials sponsored by Smith & Nephew, Inc., explained in plain language.
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New implant aims to repair damaged knee cartilage
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new implant called Agili-C to see if it works better than standard surgery for repairing damaged knee cartilage. It involved 251 adults with cartilage defects or mild-to-moderate knee arthritis. Researchers followed patients for five years to compare pain, fun…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Smith & Nephew, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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10-Year checkup: can this hip device last a decade?
Disease control CompletedThis study followed 360 patients for up to 10 years to see how well a hip resurfacing device works for arthritis. The goal was to check if the device improved pain and movement, and how often it needed to be replaced or fixed. Researchers tracked patients' hip function and took X…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Smith & Nephew, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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10-Year watch: does this hip implant stand the test of time?
Disease control CompletedThis study followed 218 patients for up to 10 years to see how well a specific cementless hip implant (the POLARSTEM) works and lasts for people with severe osteoarthritis. Researchers tracked pain, mobility, and X-ray changes to measure the implant's performance and safety over …
Sponsor: Smith & Nephew, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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New knee repair tool put to the test
Disease control CompletedThis study checked the safety and performance of the FAST-FIX FLEX device, a tool surgeons use to repair torn knee cartilage (meniscus) or to transplant donor cartilage. It followed 63 patients for one year after their surgery to see how well the repairs held up and how patients'…
Sponsor: Smith & Nephew, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:48 UTC
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Robots in the OR: study tests precision of Computer-Guided knee surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the safety and effectiveness of a robotic surgical system called CORI for knee replacement surgery. It involved 126 patients across four countries who needed either a partial or full knee replacement. The main goal was to see if the robot helped surgeons place t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Smith & Nephew, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:27 UTC
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New knee implant put to the test in arthritis patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study evaluated the safety and performance of a specific partial knee replacement system for people with arthritis in one compartment of their knee. Researchers followed 154 patients for up to 5 years after surgery to see how well the implant lasted and to monitor for any pr…
Sponsor: Smith & Nephew, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 23:11 UTC
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New shoulder implant shows promise for arthritis sufferers
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a shoulder implant called PyroTITAN™ HRA for people with arthritis. Researchers followed 156 patients for up to 10 years to see how well the implant worked to reduce pain and improve shoulder movement. The goal was to see if this implant could provide lasting re…
Sponsor: Smith & Nephew, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC