Scientists compare three knee implant designs to see which moves most naturally
NCT ID NCT05107414
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how three types of Journey II knee replacements (BCS, CR, and XR) move inside the body during activities like bending. Researchers will use video and sound recordings to measure joint motion in people who had knee replacement surgery at least six months ago. The goal is to understand which design allows for the most natural movement, which could help guide future implant choices.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Smith & Nephew Journey II total knee arthroplasty (BCS, CR, or XR model)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help surgeons choose which knee replacement design offers the best motion and function for patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with no treatment being tested, so it cannot prove that one knee design is better than another. Results may not apply to all patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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201 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2021
- Finished
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Dec 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
All participants will be selected by their respective surgeons. Participants will be screened by eligible surgeon staff and will have the required implant for each site.
- Ages
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18 to 85 years
- Sex
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Anyone
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients in the age range of 18 years to 85 years (both inclusive) 2. Patients who have a BMI less than 35 3. Patients who do not have previous surgery on the implanted knee that might restrict their movement 4. Patient who are at least 6 months post-operative 5. Patients who do not experience any pain or other post-operative complications 6. Patients who have a stable TKA and can perform a deep knee bend activity 7. Patients who are willing to participate in this study and are willing to sign appropriate HIPAA and informed consent forms 8. Subjects will have a Journey II knee system Exclusion Criteria: 1. Pregnant, potentially pregnant, or lactating females. To satisfy radiation protocol, each female subject will be asked if she is pregnant, or possibly could be pregnant. A pregnant person will not be allowed to participate in the study. 2. Patients who have currently enrolled in a fluoroscopic study within the past year. 3. Patients currently involved in any personal injury litigation, medical/legal or workman's compensation claims. 4. Patients with known drug or alcohol abuse histories or psychological disorders that could affect ability to complete all aspects of the study. 5. Patients with neurological or musculoskeletal disorders that might adversely affect weight-bearing motion ability 6. Subjects who are unable to perform a deep knee bend. 7. Subjects who are unwilling to sign Informed Consent/ HIPAA documents. 8. Subjects without the required type of knee implant.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee, 37996, United States
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