Community-based hip and knee replacement registry
HealthEast Community Hip and Knee Replacement Registry
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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 200000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | HealthEast Care System Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Saint Paul, Minnesota) |
| Trial ID | NCT02692092 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this registry are individuals undergoing total hip or total knee arthroplasty at a HealthEast acute care hospital.
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.
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 performed: Other joint replacement registries, such as those in Scandinavia, have shown success in improving surgical outcomes and understanding implant performance.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Saint Paul, Minnesota
- HealthEast Care System — Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Terence J Gioe, MD — HealthEast Care System
- Study coordinator: Kathy Killeen
- Email: kkilleen@healtheast.org
- Phone: 651-232-3191
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.