Knee replacement showdown: which alignment method wins?

NCT ID NCT06617871

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Northwestern University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares two methods of knee replacement surgery: traditional mechanical alignment (MA) and newer kinematic alignment (KA) that mimics the knee's natural position. About 95 adults with knee arthritis will be randomly assigned to one method and followed for 6 weeks. The goal is to see which approach leads to better patient-reported knee function and comfort.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

arthropathy osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

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

KNEE ARTHROPATHY KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS

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Northwestern Medicine
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Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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