New ankle implant tracked for 10 years: will it hold up?
NCT ID NCT02038140
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 40 times
Summary
This study follows 120 adults who received the Zimmer Trabecular Metal Total Ankle implant to treat severe arthritis (degenerative, rheumatoid, or post-traumatic). Researchers will check how long the implant lasts, pain levels, and quality of life over 10 years. The goal is to see if this metal ankle replacement is a safe and effective long-term solution.
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Locations
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina, 27705-4677, United States
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Humanitas San Pio X
Milan, Milano MI, 20159, Italy
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Inselspital-Stiftung Universitatsspital Bern
Bern, 3010, Switzerland
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Klinikverbund St. Antonius und St. Josef GmbH
Wuppertal, Germany
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OrthoCarolina Research Institute
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28207, United States
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Orthopaedic Associates of Grand Rapids REI
Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503, United States
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Spital StS AG
Thun, Switzerland
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The Rothman Institute
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States
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Turku University Hospital Finland
Turku, Finland
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UBC Providence Health Care Research Institute
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 1Y6, Canada
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University California Davis
Sacramento, California, 95817, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Zimmer Trabecular Metal Total Ankle implant (a metal ankle replacement device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could confirm that the Zimmer Trabecular Metal Total Ankle is a reliable long-term option for people with severe ankle arthritis, reducing pain and improving mobility.
What could go wrong
This is an observational follow-up study, not a controlled trial, so results may not prove the device is better than other options. Some patients may experience implant failure or complications requiring additional surgery.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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