๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-05-06

Robot-Assisted Partial Knee Replacement Versus Standard Total Knee Replacement (NCT04378049)

Robot-Assisted Partial Knee Replacement Versus Standard Total Knee Replacement: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿฉบ Clinical Procedure Protocol Sponsor: McMaster University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This is a pilot randomized trial to assess the feasibility of a definitive trial to determine the effect of robot-assisted partial knee replacements versus standard total knee replacements.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton โ€” Hamilton, Ontario

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Total knee arthroplasty (PROCEDURE)
  • Robot-assisted partial knee arthroplasty (PROCEDURE)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton โ€” Hamilton, Ontario

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—