Robot arm takes on knee surgery: will it keep implants tight?
NCT ID NCT05204797
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares robot-assisted knee replacement to the standard manual technique in 50 patients with partial knee arthritis. The goal is to see which method better prevents early implant loosening, measured with special X-rays. Participants will be followed for two years after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Robot-assisted surgical procedure (CORI Surgical System)
- What this could lead to
- If robot-assisted surgery reduces early implant loosening, it could improve long-term success of partial knee replacements.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply widely. The robot may not offer a clear advantage over standard techniques.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, 40136, Italy
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