Robot vs. navigation: which knee surgery is better?
NCT ID NCT05980442
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two types of computer-assisted knee replacement surgery: one using a navigation system (OrthoPilot) and one using a robotic arm (MAKO). The goal is to see if they provide similar improvements in knee function and pain relief one year after surgery. About 140 adults with knee arthritis or related conditions will take part. The results will help doctors choose the best tool for knee replacement.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 140 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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A company
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Patients between 18 and 90 years of age having indication for a fixed-bearing total knee endoprosthesis, without retropatellar arthrosis requiring patella resurfacing
- Ages
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18 to 90 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Indication for a TKA with a fixed-bearing total knee endoprosthesis * Written informed consent for participating in the clinical study Exclusion Criteria: * Patient age \<18 years and \>90 years * Patient not willing to participate at the follow-up * Pregnancy * retropatellar arthrosis requiring patella resurfacing * American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) Classification \>3
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Study contacts
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Contact
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Locations
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Bundeswehr Krankenhaus Ulm
RECRUITINGUlm, Baden-Wurttemberg, 89081, Germany
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