New knee implant could help avoid full replacement

NCT ID NCT06368700

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

Summary

This study tests a new implant called the HYALEX Freestyle Resurfacing System for people with damaged knee cartilage. About 85 adults aged 22-70 with knee lesions will receive the implant during surgery. The goal is to see if it safely reduces pain and improves daily activities over 12 months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Hyalex Knee Cartilage System (a synthetic implant surgically placed in the knee to replace damaged cartilage and bone)

What this could lead to

If it works, this implant could offer a new option for people with knee cartilage damage, reducing pain and improving mobility without needing a full knee replacement.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage study with only 85 participants and no comparison group, so results may not apply to everyone. Risks include implant failure, infection, or need for additional surgery.

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Contacts and locations

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  • Horizon Clinical Research

    RECRUITING

    La Mesa, California, 91942, United States

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  • Hospital for Special Surgery

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    New York, New York, 10021, United States

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  • Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute

    RECRUITING

    New Orleans, Louisiana, 70121, United States

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  • Oregon Health & Science University

    RECRUITING

    Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States

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