Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Community-based hip and knee replacement registry

Official title: HealthEast Community Hip and Knee Replacement Registry

Run by HealthEast Care System · NCT02692092 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tracks patients who have hip and knee replacements to see how well the surgeries work and how different implants perform.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment200000 (estimated)
SponsorHealthEast Care System
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Saint Paul, Minnesota)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 1991
Main results expectedAugust 2091
Study endsAugust 2091
Registry record updatedFebruary 26, 2018
Trial IDNCT02692092 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this registry are individuals undergoing total hip or total knee arthroplasty at a HealthEast acute care hospital.

Probably not a fit

Patients under 18 years old or those whose primary procedure is not performed at a HealthEast hospital may not benefit from this registry.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The HealthEast Community Hip and Knee Replacement Registry collects data on patients undergoing hip and knee arthroplasty to improve surgical outcomes. Established in 1991, it tracks implant use, failure rates, and patient outcomes among community surgeons in St. Paul, MN. The registry aims to provide timely information to surgeons and contribute to the broader understanding of joint replacement effectiveness. It also evaluates the effectiveness of different prosthetic designs and monitors patient variables that may affect implant survival.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could lead to improved surgical outcomes and better-informed treatment decisions for patients undergoing joint replacement.

How similar studies have gone: Other joint replacement registries, such as those in Scandinavia, have shown success in improving surgical outcomes and understanding implant performance.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Total Hip or Total Knee Arthroplasty
* HealthEast acute care hospital

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age\<18
* Primary procedure not performed at a HealthEast hospital

Where it's running

  • HealthEast Care System
    Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.