Comparing robotic and augmented reality techniques for knee replacement surgery
Official title: RobAR Study: Comparison of Image Based Robotic TKA vs Imageless Augmented Reality-Assisted TKA
Run by Medisch Centrum Latem · NCT06891807 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether using robotic tools or augmented reality can help doctors place knee replacement parts more accurately for patients with severe knee arthritis.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Medisch Centrum Latem Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Sint-Martens-Latem, Oost-Vlaanderen) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 18, 2024 |
| Main results expected | October 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | October 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | March 24, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06891807 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 85 with advanced knee osteoarthritis who are scheduled for primary total knee arthroplasty.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with revision knee surgery, significant comorbidities affecting rehabilitation, or those who have recently undergone knee surgery may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the accuracy of two surgical techniques for total knee arthroplasty: one using robotic assistance and the other utilizing augmented reality for instrument placement. Both methods aim to enhance the precision of prosthesis component placement during surgery. Patients diagnosed with advanced knee osteoarthritis, who are candidates for knee replacement surgery, will be enrolled to assess the effectiveness of these innovative approaches. The goal is to optimize and personalize patient care in knee arthroplasty procedures.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved surgical outcomes and recovery for patients undergoing knee replacement surgery.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with robotic and augmented reality-assisted surgical techniques, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects from 18 years up to 85 years old * Patients eligible and planned for a primary Total Knee Arthroplasty * Patients willing to sign the informed consent form (ICF) for participating in this study * Indication of surgery is primary osteoarthritis Exclusion Criteria: * Revision knee surgery * Other medical conditions contributing to the rehabilitation process of the TKA according to the surgeon, such as Parkinson's Disease, dementia, multiple sclerosis and cerebral vascular accident * The patient received a TKA within the last three months or has a TKA planned in the next three months, for the contralateral knee * Patient is participating in another clinical trial * Patient is not able to understand Dutch, French or English * Patients who did not meet all of the inclusion criteria
Where it's running
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Medisch Centrum Latem
Sint-Martens-Latem, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Philippe Van Overschelde, MD, MSc, MBA
- Email: secretariaat.heupknie@azmmsj.be
- Phone: +9 220 88 68
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.