New tensioner aims to improve knee replacement outcomes

NCT ID NCT06770153

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares a new tensioner device to standard surgical techniques for knee replacement. The goal is to see if the tensioner helps surgeons better balance the ligaments, leading to a more stable knee and less pain. Two hundred patients will be randomly assigned to receive either the tensioner-assisted or standard surgery, and their outcomes will be measured using stress X-rays and pain scores.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: tensioner device (TEMIS DePuy)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a more precise surgical technique for knee replacements, potentially improving joint stability and reducing pain after surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage comparison study. The tensioner may not provide significant benefits over standard techniques, and results may not apply to all knee replacement patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Knee Injuries

As listed by the trial registrant

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

KNEE INJURIES

Contacts and locations

Locations

IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
RECRUITING

Bologna, 40136, Italy

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