Can a smaller cut in robotic knee surgery mean less pain and faster healing?
NCT ID NCT07765771
First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Summary
This trial is testing whether a minimally invasive technique for robotic knee replacement, which uses a smaller incision and less tissue disruption, can improve scar appearance and recovery compared to the standard approach. The study will involve 100 adults with knee osteoarthritis who are scheduled for robotic-assisted knee replacement. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the minimal-incision technique or the standard technique, and their outcomes, including scar quality, pain, and functional recovery, will be compared over time.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Minimal-incision and soft-tissue-preserving (MISI) technique for robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a less invasive surgical option for knee replacement, potentially leading to smaller scars, less pain, and quicker recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small trial, and the benefits may not be significant or may not apply to all patients. There are also potential risks of surgery, such as infection or complications from the procedure.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital
Seoul, South Korea
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