Robotic knee surgery showdown: which alignment works best?

NCT ID NCT07533188

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Singapore General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares two alignment techniques—kinematic and functional—used during robotic-assisted total knee replacement. 240 people with knee osteoarthritis will be randomly assigned to receive one of two types of implant inserts. Researchers will track how well patients forget about their new knee in daily life, aiming to find the best approach for better long-term comfort and function.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty with different alignment techniques and implant inserts
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help surgeons choose the best alignment method and implant type to improve knee function and comfort after replacement.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage study comparing surgical techniques, not testing a new drug or cure. Results may not apply to all patients or guarantee better 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.

DEGENERATIVE JOINT DISEASE OF THE KNEE KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Singapore General Hospital
RECRUITING

Singapore, Singapore

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