Zimmer Biomet
Clinical trials sponsored by Zimmer Biomet, explained in plain language.
-
10-Year checkup: how a new hip implant holds up
Disease control CompletedThis study followed 162 patients for up to 10 years after receiving a G7 Acetabular hip replacement system. The goal was to see how well the implant performed, how safe it was, and how much it improved patients' pain and mobility over time. Researchers tracked patients' hip funct…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
-
Doctors look back at hip fracture implant results
Disease control CompletedThis study looked back at medical records to check how well a specific implant system worked for patients with broken hips or pelvises. It involved 78 people who received the implant between 2010 and 2018. The main goal was to see if the bones healed properly and to record any sa…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
-
Shoulder implants under review: do they heal and hold up?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked back at how well two specific shoulder repair implants worked after surgery. It involved 214 people who had already received these devices to fix soft tissues (like tendons) back to bone in their shoulder. Researchers checked if the repair healed properly, how m…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
-
10-Year checkup: how well does this hip implant hold up?
Disease control CompletedThis study followed 197 people who received a specific brand of total hip replacement to see how well the implant performed over 10 years. The goal was to track how many implants lasted without needing replacement surgery and to measure improvements in patients' pain, mobility, a…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
-
Robots vs. surgeons: the battle for better knee replacements
Disease control CompletedThis study compared robot-assisted knee replacement surgery to standard surgery in 252 adults with severe knee pain from conditions like arthritis. The main goal was to see if the robotic system placed the new knee implant more accurately. Researchers also tracked surgery time, p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
-
New shoulder anchor shows promise in healing torn tendons
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at how well a specific medical device helps repair torn shoulder tendons. It followed 106 patients for one year after their surgery to see if the tendon healed back to the bone and how their shoulder function improved. The goal was to confirm the device's safety…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
-
New knee implant design put to the test
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two types of knee replacement implants for people with severe arthritis. It tested whether a newer implant design (Vanguard) performed better than an older one (AGC) in terms of knee function and pain relief. The study involved 150 adults who needed a total kn…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:56 UTC
-
New test aims to pinpoint cause of painful knee arthritis
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new diagnostic panel called Synovasure® RISC to see how well it works in real-world clinics. It involved 1,000 adults with knee pain or swelling who were already scheduled for a standard fluid-drawing procedure. The main goal was to see if the test results mat…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
-
Better test for joint infection? study compares new lab method to old rules
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at whether a new, comprehensive lab test for joint fluid is as accurate as the current set of guidelines doctors use to diagnose infections around artificial hips and knees. Researchers reviewed past test results and medical records from 810 people who had their…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
-
Your phone as your physical therapist? study tests app for joint surgery recovery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a smartphone app and smartwatch could be a good alternative to standard in-person physical therapy for people recovering from hip or knee replacement surgery. Over 6,500 participants were enrolled to see if the app-guided exercises and activity tracking …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
-
Robot-Assisted knee surgery gets an upgrade: pilot study tests new features
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis small pilot study tested new features for a robotic system used during total knee replacement surgery. The main goal was to check the initial safety and usability of these new features by looking for any problems during surgery and asking surgeons how well the system worked.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
-
FDA-Mandated check: researchers scan hip implant patients for hidden problems
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study was done to check for hidden tissue reactions in people who received specific Biomet metal-on-metal or metal-on-plastic hip implants. Researchers contacted 397 patients who still had their original implant and asked them to get an MRI, a blood test, and a physical exam…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC