New knee implant aims to make patients forget they have a replacement
NCT ID NCT05459948
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a new knee implant called the GMK SpheriKA, placed using a special alignment technique. The goal is to see if patients can forget they have an artificial joint in everyday life. Researchers will follow 281 adults aged 18 to 80 who need a first-time total knee replacement. They will measure how natural the knee feels and how well it works over time.
What this could mean
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Active substance
GMK SpheriKA knee prosthesis
What this could lead to
If it works, this could mean a more natural-feeling knee replacement that patients barely notice in daily life.
What could go wrong
This is an observational post-market study, not a randomized trial. Results may not apply to all patients, and some may still feel the implant or have complications.
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Centre de l'Arthrose
RECRUITINGMérignac, France
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Clinique de l'Union
RECRUITINGSaint-Jean, 31240, France
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Gelenkzentrum Winterthur
RECRUITINGWinterthur, Switzerland
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Humanitas Castelli
RECRUITINGBergamo, Italy
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