Zimmer Biomet
Clinical trials sponsored by Zimmer Biomet, explained in plain language.
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New implant aims to fix torn shoulders and keep them fixed
Disease control TerminatedThis study is testing a new implant called TAPESTRY® that is used during surgery to repair torn shoulder rotator cuff tendons. The main goal is to see how well the implant helps the shoulder heal and prevents the tendon from tearing again. Researchers will follow 170 adults who h…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 23:41 UTC
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New hip implant study aims to reduce wear and squeaking
Disease control OngoingThis study is comparing three different material combinations used in hip replacement parts to see which causes the least bone wear over time. It involves 360 people with severe hip arthritis who need a total hip replacement. Researchers will track patients for up to 10 years to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 23:41 UTC
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10-Year test for artificial ankles begins
Disease control OngoingThis study follows people who received Zimmer ankle replacement implants to see how well they work over 10 years. Researchers will track 120 adults with severe ankle arthritis to monitor pain relief, function improvement, and whether the implants need replacement. Participants wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 23:40 UTC
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Decade-Long checkup: how do special hip implants hold up?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows patients who received a specific type of hip replacement liner containing vitamin E about 10 years ago. Researchers want to see how safe and effective these liners remain over the long term by tracking whether the implants are still working properly and monitor…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Custom-Fit knee implants put to the test in Decade-Long study
Disease control OngoingThis study is following 240 people for 10 years after they receive a specific brand of personalized knee replacement. Researchers want to see how safe the implant is and how well it relieves pain and improves movement for people with severe knee arthritis. The study tracks patien…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New shoulder and elbow implants under Long-Term scrutiny
Disease control OngoingThis study is collecting long-term data on a set of replacement implants for the upper arm, including the shoulder and elbow. It aims to see how well these devices work and how safe they are for people with severe joint damage from conditions like arthritis, injury, or cancer. Th…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New shoulder implant gets 10-Year safety check
Disease control OngoingThis study is tracking how well a new type of shoulder replacement implant works over time. It follows 152 patients with severe shoulder arthritis who received the implant, checking their pain, movement, and quality of life for up to 10 years after surgery. The main goal is to co…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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New implant aims to strengthen shoulder healing after surgery
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing whether a special implant called Tapestry can help a shoulder tendon heal better and stronger after joint replacement surgery. It will follow 100 patients for two years, using ultrasound scans to check tendon healing and measuring shoulder strength and funct…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Tracking a new shoulder implant: can it last a decade?
Disease control OngoingThis study is checking the long-term safety and performance of a specific shoulder replacement system. It follows 73 patients who received the implant for severe shoulder problems like arthritis, injuries, or issues from past surgeries. Researchers will track how well the implant…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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New shoulder plate aims for fewer repeat surgeries
Disease control OngoingThis study is tracking the safety and performance of a specialized metal plate used to fix broken shoulders. It will follow 135 adults who get this plate after a shoulder fracture to see how well they heal, how much their shoulder moves, and if they need another surgery. The main…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Decade-Long checkup on shoulder implants begins
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is collecting long-term safety and benefit data on a specific reverse shoulder replacement implant. It will follow about 59 patients who have received the implant for up to 10 years to see how well it holds up and how it affects their shoulder function and pain. The go…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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New knee implant system tested for complex revision surgeries
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing how well a new knee replacement system works for patients who need a second or revision surgery. It's for people whose first knee replacement failed or who have severe arthritis, deformity, or pain. Researchers will track how well the new implant improves pa…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Tracking a decade of data on new knee implants
Disease control OngoingThis study is following people who received a specific type of knee replacement, called the Persona implant, to see how well it works and how long it lasts over ten years. It includes adults with severe knee pain from conditions like arthritis who need a total knee replacement. R…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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New hip implant under the microscope in major safety study
Disease control OngoingThis study is observing how well a new hip replacement system works and how safe it is for patients with severe hip arthritis or similar conditions. It will follow 230 patients who receive the implant to see how long it lasts and how much it improves their pain and mobility. The …
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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New shoulder implant under watchful eye
Disease control OngoingThis study is tracking how well a new type of reverse shoulder replacement works for people with severe shoulder damage and torn rotator cuffs. It follows 99 patients who received the implant to check if it's safe, lasts well, and improves shoulder function. Researchers are monit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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New shoulder implant aims for a decade of relief
Disease control OngoingThis study is monitoring a specific shoulder replacement system to see how safe and effective it is over ten years. It involves about 67 patients in Europe who have received the implant for conditions like severe arthritis, rotator cuff tears, or fractures. Researchers are tracki…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:41 UTC
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Doctors track healing of bone screws in fracture patients
Disease control OngoingThis study is collecting real-world data on how well Biomet's bone screw system works for healing fractures. It follows 51 adult patients who already received these screws for various bone injuries in their limbs, feet, or pelvis. The goal is to confirm the screws are safe and he…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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New shoulder plate under the microscope: does it heal better?
Disease control OngoingThis study is checking how well a specific metal plate and its surgical tools work for fixing broken collarbones. It follows 98 adults who had surgery with this plate for one year to see how their bones heal and if there are any problems. The goal is to confirm the plate is safe …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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10-Year knee replacement study aims to improve joint longevity
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 700 people for up to 10 years after they receive a specific brand of total knee replacement. The goal is to track how well the implant works over time, how much pain relief and improved function patients experience, and how often complications or additional sur…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Decade-Long checkup on shoulder implants
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is collecting long-term safety and performance data on two specific shoulder replacement implants that have been used since 2007. It will follow 146 patients who have already received these implants for shoulder pain, injuries, or arthritis, checking their outcomes at …
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Safety check for antibiotic bone cement in joint revisions
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to monitor the safety and performance of a special antibiotic bone cement used when replacing failed hip or knee implants. It planned to collect information from patients who had revision surgeries to see how well the cement worked and track any problems. The stu…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Decade-Long checkup for elbow implants begins
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows patients who already received a specific elbow replacement implant to track how well it works over 10+ years. Researchers will monitor 93 patients for complications, pain levels, and arm function. The goal is to confirm the implant's long-term safety and effect…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Do these hip implants last? 8-Year study seeks answers
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is checking how well two specific hip replacement parts hold up over many years. Researchers are looking at patients who received these implants at least eight years ago to see if they've needed additional surgeries or experienced problems. The goal is to confirm the l…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:01 UTC
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10-Year checkup: can this hip implant stand the test of time?
Disease control OngoingThis study is tracking the long-term safety and performance of a specific cemented hip replacement implant called the Avenir stem. It will follow 100 patients who receive the implant for up to 10 years after their surgery. The main goal is to see how well the implant lasts and to…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Tracking a 'Limb Salvage' implant: does it hold up?
Disease control OngoingThis study is checking the long-term safety and performance of a specialized implant system used in shoulder and elbow replacement surgeries. It focuses on patients with severe arthritis, complex fractures, or those whose previous joint replacements have failed. Researchers are t…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Metal shoulder implant put to the test for severe arthritis
Disease control OngoingThis study is tracking how well a specific type of shoulder replacement implant works over time. It involves 200 adults with severe shoulder problems like arthritis or complex fractures who need a 'reverse' shoulder replacement. Researchers will follow patients to see how long th…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:14 UTC
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Doctors track new hip implant for a decade in High-Risk patients
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows patients for up to 10 years after hip replacement surgery to check the long-term safety and performance of a specialized implant liner. The liner is designed for patients at high risk of their hip dislocating, such as those with severe arthritis, certain hip fr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:48 UTC
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Knee replacement showdown: cemented vs cementless implants
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two types of knee replacement implants—one that uses bone cement and one that doesn't—to see which provides better long-term results. Researchers will follow 300 patients with severe knee arthritis for up to 5 years after surgery, measuring pain levels, knee f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:55 UTC
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New shoulder implant aims to ease chronic pain for patients with severe damage
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing a specific reverse shoulder implant designed to reduce pain and improve shoulder movement in people with severe shoulder joint damage and deficient rotator cuffs. About 175 patients at multiple medical centers will receive the implant and be followed for at …
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Your knee replacement could text your doctor
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing a special 'smart' knee replacement that collects movement data after surgery. It aims to see if this data can help surgeons better understand and manage their patients' recovery. The study will follow 200 people getting this implant to check its safety and s…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Shoulder implant database reveals how long replacements last
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects existing medical records to understand how well shoulder replacement implants perform over time. Researchers are tracking how often implants need revision surgery and measuring patients' shoulder function and pain levels. The goal is to monitor the long-term s…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC