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Can a smaller cut in robotic knee surgery mean less pain and faster healing?

NCT ID NCT07765771

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First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Summary

This trial is testing whether a minimally invasive technique for robotic knee replacement, which uses a smaller incision and less tissue disruption, can improve scar appearance and recovery compared to the standard approach. The study will involve 100 adults with knee osteoarthritis who are scheduled for robotic-assisted knee replacement. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the minimal-incision technique or the standard technique, and their outcomes, including scar quality, pain, and functional recovery, will be compared over time.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Minimal-incision and soft-tissue-preserving (MISI) technique for robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a less invasive surgical option for knee replacement, potentially leading to smaller scars, less pain, and quicker recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial, and the benefits may not be significant or may not apply to all patients. There are also potential risks of surgery, such as infection or complications from the procedure.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 100 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

May 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older * Degenerative knee osteoarthritis requiring robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty * Body mass index below 30 kg/m² * Preoperative knee flexion of 90 degrees or greater * Ability to understand the study information and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Skin lesions or conditions that may adversely affect wound healing * Previous intra-articular surgery of the affected knee * Inflammatory arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis * Severe hepatic or renal disease associated with poor general health * Comorbid conditions that may substantially affect mobility, including Parkinson disease, sequelae of poliomyelitis, or stroke * Inability or unwillingness to complete the required follow-up * Any medical or other condition that, in the investigator's judgment, makes participation inappropriate

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital

    Seoul, South Korea

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