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Custom knee surgery tools aim for better fit and faster recovery

NCT ID NCT01818401

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Summary

This trial compares standard knee replacement surgery to surgery using custom cutting blocks designed from each patient's anatomy. The goal is to see if these personalized tools lead to better knee function, less bleeding, shorter surgery time, and lower overall costs. About 95 people with advanced knee osteoarthritis are taking part.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
custom cutting blocks (MyKnee LBS) used during total knee replacement surgery
What this could lead to
If successful, custom cutting blocks could make knee replacement surgery more precise, reduce complications, and lower healthcare costs.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply to all patients. Custom blocks add cost and preparation time, and may not improve outcomes enough to justify their use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OSTEOARTHRITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital of Nantes

    Nantes, France, 44000, France

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