Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Clinical trials sponsored by Smith & Nephew, Inc., explained in plain language.
-
New knee implant could offer better repair for cartilage damage
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a special implant called Agili-C against usual surgery for people with knee cartilage damage or early arthritis. 251 adults aged 21-75 took part. The goal was to see if the implant improves knee pain, function, and quality of life over 5 years better than standa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Smith & Nephew, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 01, 2026 16:00 UTC
-
Partial knee replacement passes 5-Year checkup
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at the safety and performance of a partial knee replacement system (Journey II UNI) in 154 adults with knee arthritis. Researchers tracked how long the implant lasted and any side effects over 5 years. The goal was to see if this device helps patients with knee …
Sponsor: Smith & Nephew, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:52 UTC
-
New shoulder anchor shows promise in tendon repair study
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at how safe and effective a device called HEALICOIL Knotless Suture Anchor is for repairing torn rotator cuff tendons in the shoulder. 138 people who needed this surgery took part. The main goal was to see if the repair held up and didn't need a second surgery w…
Sponsor: Smith & Nephew, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:50 UTC
-
New hip implant shows promise in 10-Year study
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at how well a cementless hip implant called POLARSTEM works in people with osteoarthritis. Researchers followed 218 patients for up to 10 years after surgery to see how long the implant lasted and how well it improved hip function. The goal was to confirm the im…
Sponsor: Smith & Nephew, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:05 UTC
-
Robot-Assisted knee surgery shows promise in global study
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a robotic system called CORI that helps surgeons plan and perform knee replacement surgeries more precisely. 126 adults from the UK, US, Germany, and India took part. The main goal was to see if the robot helped achieve the planned leg alignment after surgery.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Smith & Nephew, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:03 UTC
-
New bandage battle: do prototype dressings stick as well as the old ones?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested two new foam bandages on healthy volunteers to see if they stay in place as well as current bandages. 135 people wore the dressings on their knee or thigh for up to 7 days. The main goal was to check if the new bandages were just as good at not peeling off or ex…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Smith & Nephew, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:52 UTC