Smart sensors aim to make knee replacements feel more natural
NCT ID NCT06321042
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether using a special sensor device during knee replacement surgery leads to better results for patients. The device helps the surgeon make precise bone cuts. Researchers will follow 40 people for up to 2 years after surgery, measuring pain, function, and how much they 'forget' about their new knee.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Knee replacement surgery using an inertial sensor alignment device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that using inertial sensors during knee replacement leads to better pain relief, function, and a more natural-feeling joint.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study with only 40 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The sensors are a tool, not a new drug, so the improvement may be small.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Stefano Zaffagnini
RECRUITINGBologna, Italia, Italy
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