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Persona TKA With iASSIST Knee System and iASSIST Knee System

Randomized Controlled Study Comparing iASSIST Knee System Versus Conventional Instrumentation

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03227692
Enrollment
93
Registered
2017-07-24
Start date
2017-08-18
Completion date
2019-12-02
Last updated
2020-07-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Osteoarthritis, Knee

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the accuracy of knee component alignment between patients operated with iASSIST Knee (Investigational group) versus patients operated without iASSIST Knee (Control group) using the same implant system.

Detailed description

Objective: To compare the accuracy of knee component alignment between patients operated with iASSIST Knee (Investigational group) versus patients operated without iASSIST Knee (Control group) using the same implant system. Endpoint: Primary: The alignment accuracy of the knee femoral and tibial components at 6 months for the investigational group compared to the control group. Secondary:Health Status after TKA, Operating Room efficiency and Complication rate after TKA for the investigational group compared to the control group.

Interventions

DEVICEPersona Knee System

Osteoarthritis will be enrolled and randomly assigned into one of two treatment groups. Patients in investigational group will be treated with total knee arthroplasty and the accelerometer-based navigational device. Patients in control group will be treated with total knee arthroplasty with conventional instrumentation.

PROCEDURETotal Knee Arthroplasty

Damaged cartilage due to degerative arthritis is replaced by knee joint prosthesis.

DEVICEiAssist Knee

Osteotomy of TKA is navigated by iAssist system, iAssist requires pin inserted in bone.

Sponsors

Zimmer Biomet
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Masking description

Persona TKA with iASSIST Knee system (Investigational group) or Persona TKA with conventional instrumentation (Control group). The randomization scheme is based on equal numbers per group. The randomization will occur via a random number generator (computer) using blocked randomization procedure. The PI or his/her team does not have influence on the randomization scheme. Sealed opaque envelopes, which will be prepared based on predetermined randomization assignment, will be provided to each study site before study initiation.

Intervention model description

At surgery, intervention group using iASSIST Knee system. At surgery, conventional group not using iASSIST Knee system.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

In order to be eligible to participate in this study, a patient must meet all of the following criteria. * Knee (either unilateral or bilateral) osteoarthritis (varus deformity only) * Male or female * At least 20 years of age * Patients willing to return for follow-up evaluations. Study Specific Requirements for Principal Investigator/Site * Principal Investigator (PI) must have experience of at least 5 TKAs of iASSIST Knee with Persona and Persona conventional instrument system before any study specific activities. * Site has sufficient resources to take limb CT scanning at 6 months follow-up visit.

Exclusion criteria

Absolute contraindications include: * Knee degenerative diseases other than knee osteoarthritis (such as necrosis/rheumatoid arthritis) * Too severe OA deformation (FTA: \> 190 degrees/\< 175 degrees) * Active infection (or within 6 weeks after infection) * Sepsis * Osteomyelitis * Any type of implant is inserted in the affected side of lower extremity * Hip and/or foot disease on the affected side Additional contraindications include: * Uncooperative patient or patient with neurologic disorders who are incapable of following directions * Diagnosed osteoporosis or osteomalacia * Metabolic disorders which may impair bone formation * Distant foci of infections which may spread to the implant site * Rapid joint destruction, marked bone loss or bone resorption apparent on roentgenogram * Vascular insufficiency, muscular atrophy or neuromuscular disease.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Participants With Alignment Accuracy of the Knee Femoral Components in Coronal PlainPostoperative 6 monthsRatio of subject, whose knee implant is positioned within 3 degrees from perpendicular to mechanical axis of lower extremity, is compared between groups by CT data taken at 6 month after surgery.
Number of Participants With Alignment Accuracy of the Knee Femoral Components in Sagittal PlainPostoperative 6 monthsRatio of subject, whose knee implant is positioned within 3 degrees from perpendicular to mechanical axis of lower extremity, is compared between groups by CT data taken at 6 month after surgery.
Number of Participants With Alignment Accuracy of the Knee Tibial Components in Coronal PlainPostoperative 6 monthsRatio of subject, whose knee implant is positioned within 3 degrees from perpendicular to mechanical axis of lower extremity, is compared between groups by CT data taken at 6 month after surgery.
Number of Participants With Alignment Accuracy of the Knee Tibial Components in Sagittal PlainPostoperative 6 monthsRatio of subject, whose knee implant is positioned within 3 degrees from preoperatively determined target angle, is compared between groups by CT data taken at 6 month after surgery.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
KSS-function Score at 6 Month Postoperatively6 month postoperativeKSS-function score is patient-derived score and composed of four subgroups and has a maximum score of 100. Walking and Standing has a maximum value of 30 points, Standard Activities has a maximum of 30 points, Advanced Activities has a maximum of 25 points and Discretionary Activities has a maximum of 15 points. Lowest possible score is 0. Higher score means better outcomes.
KSS-Patient Expectations at 6 Month Postoperatively6 month postoperativeKSS-Patient Expectations is patient-derived score and is a three-question fifteen-point scale that is collected pre-operatively and post-operatively. The pre-operative questions reflect the patient's opinion on the extent to which the patient expects that operation will improve knee pain, and ability to perform activities of daily living and recreational activities. The post-operative questions reflect the extent to which postoperative outcome has met the patient's pre-operative expectations with respect to pain and function. The score ranges from 3 to 15. Higher score means better outcomes.
Surgery TimeIntraoperative, an average of 2 hoursSurgery time from skin incision to closure
EQ-5D-3L at 6 Month Postoperatively6 month postoperativeEQ-5D is patient reported outcome measure to score patient's health related quality of life with minimum score of -0.111 and maximum score of 1.000. Higher score means better outcomes.
Oxford Knee Score at 6 Month Postoperatively6 month postoperativePatient Reported Outcome specific for knee disease. Score range from 0 to 48. Higher score means better outcome.
Number of Instrument Trays UsedIntraoperativeNumber of instrument trays used instraoperatively. This number includes number of Total Knee Arthroplasty specific instrument tray, does not include other general surgical instruments/kits.
KSS - Objective Score at 6 Month Postoperatively6 month postoperativeKSS-Objective score is physician-derived component and allows for more than 100 points in patients with greater than 125° of flexion and a stable painless knee as outlined below. Lowest possible score is 0. Higher score means better outcomes.
KSS-Patient Satisfaction at 6 Month Postoperatively6 month postoperativeKSS-Patient Satisfaction is patient-derived score and is a five-question 40-point scale that is collected preoperatively and at each follow-up visit. Lowest possible score is 0.

Countries

Japan

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Persona With iASSIST Knee
Having total knee arthroplasty (Persona Knee System) surgery with the use of a navigation system iASSIST Knee. Persona Knee System: Osteoarthritis will be enrolled and randomly assigned into one of two treatment groups. Patients in investigational group will be treated with total knee arthroplasty and the accelerometer-based navigational device. Patients in control group will be treated with total knee arthroplasty with conventional instrumentation. Total Knee Arthroplasty: Damaged cartilage due to degerative arthritis is replaced by knee joint prosthesis. iAssist Knee: Osteotomy of TKA is navigated by iAssist system, iAssist requires pin inserted in bone.
42
Persona Without iASSIST Knee
Having total knee arthroplasty surgery (Persona Knee System) with the use of conventional surgical instruments, and without a navigation system iASSIST Knee. Persona Knee System: Osteoarthritis will be enrolled and randomly assigned into one of two treatment groups. Patients in investigational group will be treated with total knee arthroplasty and the accelerometer-based navigational device. Patients in control group will be treated with total knee arthroplasty with conventional instrumentation. Total Knee Arthroplasty: Damaged cartilage due to degerative arthritis is replaced by knee joint prosthesis.
41
Total83

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyAdverse Event02
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up42
Overall StudyProtocol Violation11

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicTotalPersona Without iASSIST KneePersona With iASSIST Knee
Age, Continuous74.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9
76.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9
73.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9
EQ-5D-3L0.6 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.1
0.6 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.1
0.6 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.2
KSS-Function Score38.8 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 18.9
39.1 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 17.6
38.5 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.2
KSS - Objective Score35.4 score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 19.9
36.1 score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 19.8
34.8 score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 20.2
KSS-Patient Expectation13.0 score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.9
12.9 score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.7
13.1 score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2
KSS-Patient Satisfaction13.9 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.3
15.1 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.1
12.7 score on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.3
Oxford Knee Score23.5 score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.8
25.0 score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.4
22.0 score on scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.1
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
83 Participants41 Participants42 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Japan
83 participants41 participants42 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
66 Participants31 Participants35 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
17 Participants10 Participants7 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 420 / 41
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 421 / 41
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 421 / 41

Outcome results

Primary

Number of Participants With Alignment Accuracy of the Knee Femoral Components in Coronal Plain

Ratio of subject, whose knee implant is positioned within 3 degrees from perpendicular to mechanical axis of lower extremity, is compared between groups by CT data taken at 6 month after surgery.

Time frame: Postoperative 6 months

Population: Patients who have CT data at 6 month after surgery were included in the analysis.

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Persona With iASSIST KneeNumber of Participants With Alignment Accuracy of the Knee Femoral Components in Coronal Plainwithin 3 degrees39 Participants
Persona With iASSIST KneeNumber of Participants With Alignment Accuracy of the Knee Femoral Components in Coronal Plainoutlier3 Participants
Persona Without iASSIST KneeNumber of Participants With Alignment Accuracy of the Knee Femoral Components in Coronal Plainwithin 3 degrees36 Participants
Persona Without iASSIST KneeNumber of Participants With Alignment Accuracy of the Knee Femoral Components in Coronal Plainoutlier5 Participants
Primary

Number of Participants With Alignment Accuracy of the Knee Femoral Components in Sagittal Plain

Ratio of subject, whose knee implant is positioned within 3 degrees from perpendicular to mechanical axis of lower extremity, is compared between groups by CT data taken at 6 month after surgery.

Time frame: Postoperative 6 months

Population: Patients who have CT data at 6 month after surgery were included in the analysis.

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Persona With iASSIST KneeNumber of Participants With Alignment Accuracy of the Knee Femoral Components in Sagittal Plainwithin 3 degrees36 Participants
Persona With iASSIST KneeNumber of Participants With Alignment Accuracy of the Knee Femoral Components in Sagittal Plainoutlier6 Participants
Persona Without iASSIST KneeNumber of Participants With Alignment Accuracy of the Knee Femoral Components in Sagittal Plainwithin 3 degrees24 Participants
Persona Without iASSIST KneeNumber of Participants With Alignment Accuracy of the Knee Femoral Components in Sagittal Plainoutlier17 Participants
Primary

Number of Participants With Alignment Accuracy of the Knee Tibial Components in Coronal Plain

Ratio of subject, whose knee implant is positioned within 3 degrees from perpendicular to mechanical axis of lower extremity, is compared between groups by CT data taken at 6 month after surgery.

Time frame: Postoperative 6 months

Population: Patients who have CT data at 6 month after surgery were included in the analysis.

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Persona With iASSIST KneeNumber of Participants With Alignment Accuracy of the Knee Tibial Components in Coronal Plainwithin 3 degrees32 Participants
Persona With iASSIST KneeNumber of Participants With Alignment Accuracy of the Knee Tibial Components in Coronal Plainoutlier10 Participants
Persona Without iASSIST KneeNumber of Participants With Alignment Accuracy of the Knee Tibial Components in Coronal Plainwithin 3 degrees23 Participants
Persona Without iASSIST KneeNumber of Participants With Alignment Accuracy of the Knee Tibial Components in Coronal Plainoutlier18 Participants
Primary

Number of Participants With Alignment Accuracy of the Knee Tibial Components in Sagittal Plain

Ratio of subject, whose knee implant is positioned within 3 degrees from preoperatively determined target angle, is compared between groups by CT data taken at 6 month after surgery.

Time frame: Postoperative 6 months

Population: Patients who have CT data at 6 month after surgery were included in the analysis.

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Persona With iASSIST KneeNumber of Participants With Alignment Accuracy of the Knee Tibial Components in Sagittal Plainwithin 3 degrees34 Participants
Persona With iASSIST KneeNumber of Participants With Alignment Accuracy of the Knee Tibial Components in Sagittal Plainoutlier8 Participants
Persona Without iASSIST KneeNumber of Participants With Alignment Accuracy of the Knee Tibial Components in Sagittal Plainwithin 3 degrees32 Participants
Persona Without iASSIST KneeNumber of Participants With Alignment Accuracy of the Knee Tibial Components in Sagittal Plainoutlier9 Participants
Secondary

EQ-5D-3L at 6 Month Postoperatively

EQ-5D is patient reported outcome measure to score patient's health related quality of life with minimum score of -0.111 and maximum score of 1.000. Higher score means better outcomes.

Time frame: 6 month postoperative

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Persona With iASSIST KneeEQ-5D-3L at 6 Month Postoperatively0.8 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.2
Persona Without iASSIST KneeEQ-5D-3L at 6 Month Postoperatively0.8 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.2
Secondary

KSS-function Score at 6 Month Postoperatively

KSS-function score is patient-derived score and composed of four subgroups and has a maximum score of 100. Walking and Standing has a maximum value of 30 points, Standard Activities has a maximum of 30 points, Advanced Activities has a maximum of 25 points and Discretionary Activities has a maximum of 15 points. Lowest possible score is 0. Higher score means better outcomes.

Time frame: 6 month postoperative

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Persona With iASSIST KneeKSS-function Score at 6 Month Postoperatively61.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 23.7
Persona Without iASSIST KneeKSS-function Score at 6 Month Postoperatively61.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 18.6
Secondary

KSS - Objective Score at 6 Month Postoperatively

KSS-Objective score is physician-derived component and allows for more than 100 points in patients with greater than 125° of flexion and a stable painless knee as outlined below. Lowest possible score is 0. Higher score means better outcomes.

Time frame: 6 month postoperative

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Persona With iASSIST KneeKSS - Objective Score at 6 Month Postoperatively80.8 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 13.9
Persona Without iASSIST KneeKSS - Objective Score at 6 Month Postoperatively77.2 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 17.5
Secondary

KSS-Patient Expectations at 6 Month Postoperatively

KSS-Patient Expectations is patient-derived score and is a three-question fifteen-point scale that is collected pre-operatively and post-operatively. The pre-operative questions reflect the patient's opinion on the extent to which the patient expects that operation will improve knee pain, and ability to perform activities of daily living and recreational activities. The post-operative questions reflect the extent to which postoperative outcome has met the patient's pre-operative expectations with respect to pain and function. The score ranges from 3 to 15. Higher score means better outcomes.

Time frame: 6 month postoperative

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Persona With iASSIST KneeKSS-Patient Expectations at 6 Month Postoperatively9.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 3.1
Persona Without iASSIST KneeKSS-Patient Expectations at 6 Month Postoperatively10.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 2.5
Secondary

KSS-Patient Satisfaction at 6 Month Postoperatively

KSS-Patient Satisfaction is patient-derived score and is a five-question 40-point scale that is collected preoperatively and at each follow-up visit. Lowest possible score is 0.

Time frame: 6 month postoperative

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Persona With iASSIST KneeKSS-Patient Satisfaction at 6 Month Postoperatively24.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 8.2
Persona Without iASSIST KneeKSS-Patient Satisfaction at 6 Month Postoperatively25.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 8.3
Secondary

Number of Instrument Trays Used

Number of instrument trays used instraoperatively. This number includes number of Total Knee Arthroplasty specific instrument tray, does not include other general surgical instruments/kits.

Time frame: Intraoperative

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Persona With iASSIST KneeNumber of Instrument Trays Used5.2 traysStandard Deviation 2.2
Persona Without iASSIST KneeNumber of Instrument Trays Used4.9 traysStandard Deviation 2.1
Secondary

Oxford Knee Score at 6 Month Postoperatively

Patient Reported Outcome specific for knee disease. Score range from 0 to 48. Higher score means better outcome.

Time frame: 6 month postoperative

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Persona With iASSIST KneeOxford Knee Score at 6 Month Postoperatively36.2 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 9.2
Persona Without iASSIST KneeOxford Knee Score at 6 Month Postoperatively37.7 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 6.9
Secondary

Surgery Time

Surgery time from skin incision to closure

Time frame: Intraoperative, an average of 2 hours

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Persona With iASSIST KneeSurgery Time125.1 minutesStandard Deviation 34.6
Persona Without iASSIST KneeSurgery Time114.2 minutesStandard Deviation 32.4

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026