Registry for total hip and knee replacements
Official title: American Joint Replacement Registry
Run by American Joint Replacement Registry · NCT01909375 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 500000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | American Joint Replacement Registry Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Rosemont, Illinois) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 2011 |
| Main results expected | December 2028 |
| Study ends | December 2029 |
| Registry record updated | October 3, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT01909375 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this registry include any individuals in the US who are scheduled to undergo total joint arthroplasty.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not undergoing total joint arthroplasty or those outside the US 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 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.
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 gone: Other registries and observational studies in orthopedic surgery have shown success in improving patient outcomes and surgical practices.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Any individual in the US undergoing total joint arthroplasty Exclusion Criteria: * None
Where it's running
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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
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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.