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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Horizon Clinical Research
RECRUITINGLa Mesa, California, 91942, United States
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Hospital for Special Surgery
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10021, United States
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Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute
RECRUITINGNew Orleans, Louisiana, 70121, United States
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Oregon Health & Science University
RECRUITINGPortland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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