New knee implant aims to unload pain without replacement
NCT ID NCT02934659
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested the Atlas Knee System, a device implanted outside the knee joint to reduce pressure on the inner knee, in 50 people with medial knee osteoarthritis. The goal was to see if it safely relieves pain and improves function over 24 months. Participants were followed for improvements in pain, daily activities, and knee movement, while monitoring for complications.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Atlas Knee System (a device implanted outside the knee joint capsule to reduce load on the inner knee)
What this could lead to
If successful, this device could offer a new way to relieve pain and improve function for people with knee osteoarthritis, potentially delaying or avoiding knee replacement surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early pilot study with only 50 participants and no comparison group. The device is surgically implanted, which carries risks like infection or device-related problems. Long-term benefits and safety are not yet proven.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona, 85006, United States
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02130, United States
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States
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Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)
New York, New York, 10021, United States
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Houston Methodist
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, 43202, United States
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Oregon Health and Science University
Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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Orthropaedic Research Foundation
Greenwood, Indiana, 46143, United States
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University of Virginia, Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22908, United States