Robot or Surgeon's hand? study tests which knee surgery gets you back on your feet quicker

NCT ID NCT06821269

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study from the University of Pittsburgh is looking at how well people recover after total knee replacement surgery. It compares two types of surgery: one done with a robot's help and one done by hand. Researchers will follow 30 people who are already scheduled for knee replacement. Participants will answer surveys and do physical tests like walking and stair climbing before surgery and several times after. The goal is to see if robotic assistance leads to a faster or better recovery.

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 it works, this could show whether robotic-assisted knee replacement helps people recover faster than the traditional manual procedure.
What could go wrong: This is a small observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

arthritic joint disease osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ARTHRITIS (KNEE)

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Pittsburgh
RECRUITING

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

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