Robot vs surgeon: which knee replacement works better?
NCT ID NCT07551856
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two types of total knee replacement surgery for people with knee osteoarthritis: one done manually and one assisted by a robotic device (VELYS). About 346 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two surgeries and followed for a year to see which leads to better pain relief, function, and satisfaction. The goal is to find out if robotic assistance improves outcomes and reduces complications.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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About 346 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2030
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged \>18 years * Primary knee OA * Requiring TKA * Suitable for either raTKA or mTKA * Capable to provide written informed consent * Capable and willing to complete outcome measures throughout study period Exclusion Criteria: * Inflammatory arthritis * Significant symptomatic hip, ankle, or contralateral knee OA * Prior TKA or major injury or major surgery on the index knee * Neuromuscular gait disorders * BMI \>45 kg/m2 * Coronal plane deformity \>15° varus/valgus on pre-op HKA radiograph * Fixed flexion deformity greater than 15° * Bone loss likely to require non-standard implants (e.g. stems, augments) * Severe deformity or ligament insufficiency likely to require constraint * Inability to comply with the required follow-up assessments or complete PROMs * Contraindications to any aspect of the surgical technique
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Locations
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Golden Jubilee University National Hospital
RECRUITINGGlasgow, Scotland, G81 4HX, United Kingdom
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