One shot to stop clots? new drug tested in knee surgery patients

NCT ID NCT06180889

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new drug called KN060, given as a single intravenous dose, to prevent blood clots in people having total knee replacement surgery. It compares KN060 to the standard treatment enoxaparin, which requires daily injections. The trial involves 241 adults and is currently active but not recruiting.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

KN060 (a single-dose intravenous infusion) compared to enoxaparin (daily injections)

What this could lead to

If successful, KN060 could offer a simpler, single-dose option to prevent dangerous blood clots after knee replacement surgery.

What could go wrong

This is an early phase 2 trial with only 241 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Bleeding risk is a key safety concern.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

venous thromboembolism prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China