New 3D-Printed gizmo could help surgeons get your new knee just right

NCT ID NCT06654661

First seen Mar 08, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This pilot study will test a new 3D-printed mechanical balancer in 50 people undergoing total knee replacement. The device measures force differences on the inner and outer sides of the knee during surgery to help surgeons see if the knee is balanced. The tool is used alongside standard care and does not change treatment decisions. The goal is to see if the device works well in a real surgical setting.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • NYU Langone Health

    New York, New York, 10016, United States

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

3D-printed mechanical balancer (device)

What this could lead to

If successful, this device could help surgeons better measure knee balance during surgery, potentially improving outcomes for knee replacement patients.

What could go wrong

This is a small pilot study with only 50 patients, and the device is not guiding treatment decisions. It may not show clear benefits or lead to changes in surgical practice.

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.