Can better knee measurements lead to happier patients after surgery?

NCT ID NCT02467699

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a noninvasive navigation system that measures how the knee moves before surgery. The goal is to see if this information can help surgeons choose or place knee implants more accurately. 40 adults with end-stage knee osteoarthritis who were scheduled for knee replacement took part. The study focused on whether the system could reliably measure knee kinematics, not on changing treatment or outcomes.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors better match knee implants to each patient's anatomy, potentially reducing dissatisfaction after knee replacement surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage validation study with only 40 participants. It measures movement but does not test whether using this system actually improves surgical outcomes.

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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

Centre de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de la Main (CCOM)

Strasbourg, 67091, France

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