Knee implant showdown: which design helps patients forget their new joint?

NCT ID NCT03548792

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Helse-Bergen HF Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study compares two types of knee implants (NexGen CR and Persona CR) in 160 people with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will measure how well the implants stay in place, how satisfied patients are, and how active they become after surgery. The goal is to find out which implant design leads to better long-term function and quality of life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: knee implant (NexGen CR or Persona CR)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors choose the better knee implant design, leading to improved mobility and satisfaction for osteoarthritis patients.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage comparison study, not a large-scale trial. Results may not apply to all patients, and individual outcomes can vary.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for OSTEOARTHRITIS OF KNEE are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis susceptibility 6 osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OSTEOARTHRITIS, KNEE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Helse Bergen, Kysthospitalet i Hagavik

Hagavik, 5217, Norway

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.