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Comparative Study of Navigation-assisted OrthoPilot® Elite and Robotic-assisted MAKO® Total Knee Arthroplasty

Germany140 participantsStarted 2024-07-03

Plain-language summary

Randomized, controlled, single center observational study to compare the safety and performance of navigation-assisted OrthoPilot Elite and robotic-assisted MAKO total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The aim of the study is the comparison of the clinical outcome between navigated and robotic-assisted TKA. The hypothesis of the study is that both treatments achieve similar results regarding functional and clinical aspects.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 90 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Indication for a TKA with a fixed-bearing total knee endoprosthesis * Written informed consent for participating in the clinical study Exclusion Criteria: * Patient age \<18 years and \>90 years * Patient not willing to participate at the follow-up * Pregnancy * retropatellar arthrosis requiring patella resurfacing * American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) Classification \>3

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Functional outcome of the Knee Surgery measured by the Knee Society Score (KSS) (functional component)

Timeframe: one year postoperatively

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05980442

SponsorAesculap AG

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2027-12

Contact for this trial

Kristin Maier, Dr.

+49746195 info@aesculap.de

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