Smart knee surgery: new navigation tool aims for perfect fit
NCT ID NCT04844879
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 38 times
Summary
This study tested a surgical navigation system called NextAR TKA that helps surgeons balance soft tissues during knee replacement. Forty adults scheduled for knee replacement with a specific implant were enrolled. The goal was to see if the system improves patient-reported outcomes like pain and function. The study is complete, and results will show whether this technology offers benefits over standard surgery.
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Locations
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Kantonsspital Winterthur
Winterthur, 8401, Switzerland
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Privatklinik Belair
Schaffhausen, 8200, Switzerland
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Privatklinik Lindberg
Winterthur, 8400, Switzerland
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Uniklinik Balgrist
Zurich, 8008, Switzerland
What this could mean
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Active substance
NextAR TKA system (surgical guidance device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to more personalized and potentially better outcomes for knee replacement surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is already approved, but its added benefit over standard surgery is not yet proven.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.