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Prospective Functional, Gait, and Outcome Comparison Study of Medial Pivot Versus Single Radius Design for Total Knee Arthroplasty

Prospective Functional, Gait, and Outcome Comparison Study of Medial Pivot

Status
Recruiting
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04814082
Enrollment
100
Registered
2021-03-24
Start date
2021-02-01
Completion date
2030-07-01
Last updated
2025-01-22

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

Conditions

Arthropathy of Knee Joint, Knee Disease, Knee Osteoarthritis, Knee Pain Chronic, Osteoarthritis, Knee, Osteoarthritis Knee Left, Osteoarthritis Knee Right, Osteoarthritis Knees Both

Keywords

Total Knee Arthroplasty, Total Knee Replacement

Brief summary

Patients with degenerative joint disease can effectively be treated with a primary total knee replacement to reduce pain and improve function in their daily lives. Theoretically, achievement of normal knee motion using a medial pivot design in total knee replacements can be recreated in comparison to single radius designs, which could lead to an improvement in post-surgical outcomes and satisfaction with the procedure. The aim of this study is to compare two types of implant designs (medial pivot and single radius) in a total knee replacement using clinical outcomes, patient reported outcomes, and overall function assessed by a specialized gait laboratory.

Detailed description

This is a single center, cohort study in 100 adult subjects undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty that will receive one of the two total knee device systems. Primary total knee replacement is an effective treatment for relieving pain and improving function for patients with degenerative joint disease. Recently, design of knee implants in a total knee replacement have received increased interest, particularly the medial pivot designs. Single-radius implants are designed to minimize instability throughout the functional range of movement. Medial pivot total knee designs theoretically recreate more normal knee motion when compared to single radius designs. Both implant designs are commonly used for total knee replacements. Outcomes of TKA are evaluated by multiple methods including implant/device survivorship, radiographic assessments, clinical examinations, and patient reported outcome measures (PROMS). Laboratory based gait analysis performed at a specialized research facility is not commonly conducted in patients with positive outcomes post-surgery as this is associated with high cost. There is currently not enough research comparing these two designs directly. Research is required to determine which design may provide better clinical outcomes and satisfaction with the procedure. In addition to your normal standard clinical care, there will be scheduled pre-operative, operative, 6-week, 6 month, 12 month, 24 month, 36 month, and 60 month follow-up visits.

Interventions

DEVICEMicroPort Evolution Medial-Pivot Knee System (Cruciate-substituting)

Medial Pivot Knee System

DEVICEStryker Triathlon Tritanium Knee System (Condylar Stabilizing)

Single Radius Design Total Knee System

Sponsors

Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics
CollaboratorUNKNOWN
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
LifeBridge Health
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Subject is male or non-pregnant female aged between 18 and 75 years of age. * Subject is willing to provide informed consent to participate in the research study. * Subject is indicated for a primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) based on the approved labeling of knee implant, either a medial pivot or single radius design, specifically: MicroPort Evolution Medial-Pivot Knee System, Cruciate Retaining (CS) or Stryker Triathlon Tritanium (CS) * Subject does not have a history of previous prosthetic replacement device on the operative knee. * Subject is currently ambulating and does not have a condition on the contralateral limb in the opinion of the investigator that would interfere with the gait laboratory evaluations. * Subject is willing and able to comply with the schedule of events for the study and is available to return to the clinic for all required follow-up visits.

Exclusion criteria

* Subject has a Body Mass Index (BMI) \>40 * Subject has a diagnosis of avascular necrosis or inflammatory arthritis. * Subject has any mental or neuromuscular disorder that would create an unacceptable risk of prosthesis instability, prosthesis fixation failure, or complications in postoperative care. * Subject is a prisoner * Subject has any condition, in the opinion of the Investigator that might interfere with the evaluation of the study objectives.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change in Quadriceps Muscle StrengthPre-operative; Post-operative - 3 month and 12 month follow-up visitThis parameter will be measured (in lbs/in) using a dynamometer for quadricep muscle strength assessment.
Change in Initial Peak Loading ForcePre-operative; Post-operative - 3 month and 12 month follow-up visitThis parameter will be measured (in N) and analyzed using the KneeKG system during normal walking.
Change in Active and Passive Range of MotionPre-operative; Post-operative - 3 month and 12 month follow-up visitActive and passive range of motion will be measured (in degrees) using a goniometer.
Change in Quadriceps LagPre-operative; Post-operative - 3 month and 12 month follow-up visitQuadriceps lag will be measured (in degrees) in both the sitting and supine positions.
Change in Timed up and Go Test (TUG)Pre-operative; Post-operative - 3 month and 12 month follow-up visitThis parameter will be measured in seconds and requires a patient to rise from a chair walk three meters and return to the chair again as quickly as possible.
Change in Five Times Sit to Stand TestPre-operative; Post-operative - 3 month and 12 month follow-up visitThis parameter will be measured in seconds and will collect the amount of time it takes a patient to transfer from a seated to a standing position and back to sitting five times.
Change in Single Limb Stance Test for Both KneesPre-operative; Post-operative - 3 month and 12 month follow-up visitThis parameter will be measured in seconds and will collect the amount of time a patient is able to stand unassisted on one leg.
Change in Timed Ascent and Descent of One Flight of Stairs TestPre-operative; Post-operative - 3 month and 12 month follow-up visitThis parameter will be measured in seconds and will collect the amount of time it takes a patient to ascend and descend one flight of stairs (8-14 steps).
Change in Knee MechanicsPre-operative; Post-operative - 3 month and 12 month follow-up visitKnee flexion/extension, varus/valgus, and internal/external rotation will be measured (in degrees) and analyzed using the KneeKG system during incline and decline walking.
Change in Anterior/Posterior Knee TranslationPre-operative; Post-operative - 3 month and 12 month follow-up visitThis parameter will be measured (in mm) and analyzed using the KneeKG system during incline and decline walking.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Post-surgical ComplicationsOperative visit; Post-operative - 6 week, 6 month, 12 month, 24 month, 36 month, and 60 month follow-up visitAll complications related to the procedure will be documented.
Evidence of OsteolysisPre-operative; Post-operative - 6 week, 6 month, 12 month, 24 month, 36 month, and 60 month follow-up visitX-rays will be evaluated to look for presence of a radiolucent area, especially \> 2mm, around implant or cement with sclerotic border.
Change in Knee Society Score (KSS) Short FormPre-operative; Post-operative - 6 week, 6 month, 12 month, 24 month, 36 month, and 60 month follow-up visit25 question items assessing symptoms, patient satisfaction, patient expectation, and their level of functional activity of their knee. Scores range from 0-100 with higher scores representing better outcomes.
Change in Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS)Pre-operative; Post-operative - 6 week, 6 month, 12 month, 24 month, 36 month, and 60 month follow-up visit42 question items assessing a patient's opinion about their health, symptoms, and function of their knee. Scores range from 0-100 with zero representing severe knee problems and 100 indicating no knee problems.
Change in Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS-10)Pre-operative; Post-operative - 6 week, 6 month, 12 month, 24 month, 36 month, and 60 month follow-up visit10 question items assessing overall physical, mental, and social health of the patient. Each question item is scored separately on 1-5 scale and total scores are combined into 2 groups - Global Physical Health Score and Global Mental Health score. A T-score is calculated with the 2 previous scores against the general population with a higher T-score representing better outcomes.
Change in Forgotten Joint Score FJSPre-operative; Post-operative - 6 week, 6 month, 12 month, 24 month, 36 month, and 60 month follow-up visit12 question items evaluating how aware a patient is of their operative joint during daily activities. Scores range between 0-100 with higher scores indicating a patient is able to forget the joint on a daily basis or low joint awareness.
Implant SurvivorshipPost-operative - 6 week, 6 month, 12 month, 24 month, 36 month, and 60 month follow-up visitRadiographic assessment using AP and lateral knee X-rays to analyze implant position, radiolucencies, fracture, and osteolysis.

Countries

United States

Contacts

Primary ContactMartin Gesheff
mgesheff@lifebridgehealth.org410-601-9467
Backup ContactNirav Patel
nirpatel@lifebridgehealth.org410-601-8860

Outcome results

None listed

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