New knee implant helps patients forget they have a fake joint
NCT ID NCT02501733
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how well a specific knee replacement, the Medacta GMK Sphere, works over time. Researchers measured how often patients forgot about their artificial knee in daily life, two and five years after surgery. The study involved 260 adults with osteoarthritis who needed a total knee replacement. The goal was to see if this implant helps people move and feel better long-term.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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McBride Orthopedic Hospital
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73103, United States
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Norhtwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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Spokane Joint Replacement Center
Spokane, Washington, 99218, United States
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Texas Orthopedics
Austin, Texas, 78759, United States
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Tulane University
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112, United States
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