Custom 3D-Printed knees: a better fit for patients?

NCT ID NCT06122727

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study compares custom-made, 3D-printed knee implants (YourKnee) to standard off-the-shelf implants in 20 people with knee osteoarthritis. The custom implants are designed based on each patient's unique knee shape and are placed using patient-specific cutting guides. The study will measure how well the implant fits, pain levels, and costs, to see if personalized surgery leads to better results.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Custom 3D-printed knee implant (YourKnee, Rejoint) and patient-specific cutting guides
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that custom knee replacements provide better fit and function than standard ones, potentially improving long-term outcomes for patients.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Custom implants are also more expensive and time-consuming to produce.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

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

KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
RECRUITING

Bologna, 40136, Italy

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