🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-02-19
Staged Versus Simultaneous Bilateral Knee Arthroplasty (NCT03564730)
Randomized Control Trial of Staged Versus Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty
🔵 Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 🩺 Clinical Procedure Protocol Sponsor: Orthopaedic Innovation Centre
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to assist surgeons and patients in answering the question "Should I have both knees replaced at the same time, or should I just do one and wait to do the second one?"
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Calgary — Calgary, Alberta
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Simultaneous Knee Arthroplasty (UKA) (PROCEDURE)
- Staged Knee Arthroplasty (UKA) (PROCEDURE)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (8 Sites)
- University of Calgary — Calgary, Alberta
- Concordia Hospital — Winnipeg, Manitoba
- St. Joseph's - McMaster University — Hamilton, Ontario
- Kingston Health Sciences Center - KGH — Kingston, Ontario
- London Health Sciences Centre — London, Ontario
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute — Ottawa, Ontario
- St. Michael's Hospital — Toronto, Ontario
- McGill University — Montreal, Quebec
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.