New GPS for knee surgery aims for perfect alignment

NCT ID NCT06955481

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Aesculap AG Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing a new computer navigation system (OrthoPilot with pheno4u software) to help surgeons perform knee replacements more accurately. About 120 people who need a total knee replacement will take part. The goal is to see if the new software improves how well the implant is positioned and how satisfied patients feel after surgery.

What this could mean

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Active substance: OrthoPilot navigation software for knee replacement surgery
What this could lead to: If successful, this could make knee replacement surgery more precise, potentially leading to better long-term function and fewer complications.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with only 120 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The new software may not improve outcomes over existing methods.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

arthropathy osteoarthritis osteoarthritis susceptibility 6 osteoarthritis, knee rheumatoid arthritis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

JOINT DISEASES OSTEOARTHRITIS, KNEE POSTTRAUMATIC ARTHROPATHY RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS OF KNEE

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Locations

Klinikum Konstanz GmbH
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Konstanz, Baden-Wurttemberg, 78464, Germany
Park-Klinik Weißensee
RECRUITING

Berlin, 13086, Germany
Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Dresden, 01307, Germany
Šumperk Hospital Inc.
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Šumperk, 78701, Czechia

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