Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 4 Interventional Ages 18 and up

Constrained condylar versus posterior-stabilized bearings in revision knee replacement

Official title: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Constrained Condylar vs Posterior Stabilized Articulations in Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty

Run by Rush University Medical Center · NCT06782295 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study will test whether constrained condylar (CCK) or posterior-stabilized (PS) knee bearings give better satisfaction, fewer problems, and longer implant survival for adults getting revision total knee replacement.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 4
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment170 (estimated)
SponsorRush University Medical Center
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Chicago, Illinois)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 1, 2025
Main results expectedJuly 1, 2028
Study endsJuly 1, 2038
Registry record updatedNovember 14, 2025
Trial IDNCT06782295 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults aged 18–80 undergoing femoral and tibial component revision, or isolated femoral revision with a tibial component compatible with CCK or PS bearings, for causes such as aseptic loosening, instability, malalignment, arthrofibrosis, patellar problems, wear, or reimplantation after infection are ideal candidates.

Probably not a fit

Patients outside the 18–80 age range, those whose existing tibial component is not compatible with the tested bearing options, or those who require a different level of implant constraint than provided may not benefit from this comparison.

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

What this trial studies

Adults undergoing revision total knee arthroplasty will receive either a CCK or PS bearing as part of their revision procedure and outcomes will be compared in the early to mid-term. The study will collect patient-reported outcome measures, radiographs, and record reoperations and complications such as instability. Both isolated femoral revisions with compatible retained tibial components and combined femoral and tibial revisions are eligible. The primary focus is on differences in clinical outcomes and survivorship free of further revision surgery.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the results could help surgeons choose the bearing that improves patient satisfaction and reduces the need for repeat surgery after revision knee replacement.

How similar studies have gone: Prior observational studies have reported comparable outcomes for varying constraint levels in revision knees, but direct comparative data between CCK and PS bearings are limited and higher-quality comparative evidence is sparse.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion criteria:

* Patients between 18-80 years of age
* Patients who are undergoing both femoral and tibial component revisions, or isolated femoral component revisions with a retained tibial component that is compatible with PS or CCK bearings
* Patients who are at least 6-weeks out from primary TKA surgery, with complete pre-operative and post-operative knee radiographs obtained at standard of care perioperative visits (AP/lateral and patellar views)
* Patients undergoing rTKA for indications including aseptic component loosening, flexion or extension coronal or sagittal instability, component malalignment, arthrofibrosis, patellar maltracking, reimplantation following single or two-stage exchange revision for prosthetic joint infection or bearing surface wear when femoral or tibial component revision is indicated.
* The use of revision total knee arthroplasty systems which have PS and CCK bearing options including different degree options of coronal and rotational constraint (to be individually randomized per constrained option):
* Zimmer Biomet Persona, NexGen, or Vanguard
* Smith and Nephew Legion
* DJO / Enovis Empowr
* Stryker Triathlon
* Link SymphoKnee
* Depuy Attune sion Criteria:

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients undergoing rTKA with a hinged implant, or pre-operatively determined to require CCK bearing rTKA, \> 80 years of age, or those requiring rTKA less than 6-weeks from the primary TKA,

Patients undergoing rTKA for bearing exchange only rTKA, isolated tibial component rTKA

Patients with pre-operative diagnosis of extensor mechanism disruption or collateral ligament incompetence or with a compromised soft tissue envelope requiring pre-pre-operative plastic surgery evaluation and planned soft tissue coverage.

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Where it's running

  • Rush University Medical Center
    Chicago, Illinois, 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.
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