New knee implant aims to ease arthritis without cutting bone
NCT ID NCT06423300
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new device called the LIFT Implant for people with kneecap arthritis. The implant lifts the kneecap tendon to reduce pressure on worn-out cartilage. Researchers will compare it to a standard surgery that moves a piece of shinbone. 245 adults aged 22 to 65 with moderate to severe knee pain will be followed for 2 years to see if the implant works as well or better.
What this could mean
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Active substance
LIFT Implant (a device that lifts the kneecap tendon to reduce pressure on damaged cartilage)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a less invasive surgery option for people with kneecap arthritis, with faster recovery and fewer complications than current bone-cutting procedures.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage device study with no prior large-scale results. The implant could loosen, break, or fail to relieve pain, and participants may still need further surgery.
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Horizon Clinical Research
RECRUITINGLa Mesa, California, 91942, United States
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Hospital for Special Surgery
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10021, United States
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NYU Langone Health
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 11220, United States
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Ohio State University - Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43202, United States
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Oregon Health and Science University
RECRUITINGPortland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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