Registry for total hip and knee replacements
American Joint Replacement Registry
This study is collecting information from people who have had hip and knee replacement surgeries to see how to make these procedures safer and more effective.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 500000 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | American Joint Replacement Registry Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Rosemont, Illinois) |
| Trial ID | NCT01909375 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The American Joint Replacement Registry collects data to improve the quality of care for patients undergoing total hip and knee arthroplasties. This observational initiative involves collaboration among various orthopedic organizations, hospitals, and medical device manufacturers to gather and analyze outcomes from joint replacement surgeries. By tracking patient data, the registry aims to identify trends, improve surgical techniques, and enhance patient safety and satisfaction.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this registry include any individuals in the US who are scheduled to undergo total joint arthroplasty.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing total joint arthroplasty or those outside the US may not benefit from this registry.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could lead to improved surgical outcomes and better patient care for those undergoing joint replacements.
How similar studies have performed: Other registries and observational studies in orthopedic surgery have shown success in improving patient outcomes and surgical practices.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Any individual in the US undergoing total joint arthroplasty Exclusion Criteria: * None
Where this trial is running
Rosemont, Illinois
- Nathan Glusenkamp — Rosemont, Illinois, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Nathan Glusenkamp — American Joint Replacement Registry
- Study coordinator: Nathan Glusenkamp
- Email: glusenkamp@aaos.org
- Phone: 8473844028
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.