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Clinical Cohort Study of Knee Arthroplasty Assisted by Digital Technology

An observational study in Knee Osteoarthritis, sponsored by Tian Hua. Recruiting at 1 site in China. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2023-08-25.

Sponsored by Tian Hua · Observational

Study type
Observational
Model
Cohort
Time perspective
Other
Enrollment
12,000
Sex
All
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Study summary

Through this cohort study, previous clinical data can be systematically reviewed and supplemented through clinical follow-up. Prospective enrollment and follow-up observation of subsequent patients can also be carried out to build a retrospective-prospective two-way cohort study. The intraoperative, perioperative, clinical follow-up and health economics of surgical robot, computer navigation, personalized osteotomy guide and other digital technologies and traditional TKA were comprehensively and objectively compared, the results and conclusions of the center were summarized and reported, and the effectiveness and safety of digital assistive technology applied to TKA were explored, providing references for clinical diagnosis and follow-up research.

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Through this cohort study, previous clinical data can be systematically reviewed and supplemented by follow-up visits. Prospective enrollment and follow-up of subsequent patients can also be carried out to build a retrospective-prospective two-way cohort study. The preoperative situation (general statistical information, educational level, preoperative clinical function score, etc.), intraoperative situation (operative time, intraoperative blood loss, intraoperative complications, etc.), perioperative situation (total postoperative blood loss, blood transfusion rate, postoperative complications, etc.) and clinical follow-up situation were comprehensively and objectively compared with surgical robot, computer navigation, personalized osteotomy guide and other digital technologies and traditional TKA We summarized and reported the results and conclusions of the center (postoperative force line, implant location, pain, mobility, clinical function score, patient satisfaction and postoperative complications, etc.) and health economics (average length of stay, hospitalization cost, etc.) to provide reference for clinical diagnosis and follow-up research.

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Conditions studied

  • Knee Osteoarthritis

Keywords

  • total knee arthroplasty
  • knee osteoarthritis
  • computer navigation
  • robotic system
  • patient-spercific instrumentation
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In context

Osteoarthritis

4,398 studies on the registry are indexed under Osteoarthritis; 582 are open to participants now.

This study's planned enrollment of 12,000 is above the median of 100 across 791 observational studies indexed under Osteoarthritis.

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Lead sponsor

This is the only study on the registry with Tian Hua as lead sponsor.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
Child (0–17), Adult (18–64), Older adult (65+)
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No
Sampling method
Non-probability sample

Study population

Patients undergoing knee replacement in our hospital

Inclusion criteria

  • a. primary knee osteoarthritis;
  • b. Unilateral primary knee replacement;
  • c. Surgical methods were traditional surgery, surgical robot, computer navigation or personalized osteotomy guide

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • a. A history of renal insufficiency (Cr > 2.5), liver insufficiency, severe heart disease (or coronary stenting within the last 12 months), severe respiratory disease, history of VTE or high risk of thrombosis (hereditary/acquired thrombotic disease), cotting disorder, stroke, and malignancy;
  • b. Those who do not accept this test for any reason and refuse to sign the informed consent.
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Study design

Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Other
Enrollment
12,000 participants (estimated)
Target follow-up
3 Years
Patient registry
Yes

Groups and cohorts

  • conventional group

    Conventional instrument-assisted knee arthroplasty

    Procedure: conventional intrumentation assisted knee arthroplasty

  • CAS group

    computer navigation assisted knee arthroplasty

    Procedure: computer navigation assisted knee arthroplasty

  • RAS group

    robotic system assisted knee arthroplasty

    Procedure: robotic system assisted knee arthroplasty

  • PSI group

    patient-spercific instrumentation assisted knee arthroplasty

    Procedure: patient-spercific assisted knee arthroplasty

Interventions

  • Procedureconventional intrumentation assisted knee arthroplasty

    conventional intrumentation assisted knee arthroplasty

  • Procedurecomputer navigation assisted knee arthroplasty

    computer navigation assisted knee arthroplasty

  • Procedurerobotic system assisted knee arthroplasty

    robotic system assisted knee arthroplasty

  • Procedurepatient-spercific assisted knee arthroplasty

    patient-spercific assisted knee arthroplasty

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. mechanical axis

    The postoperative HKA Angle was measured, that is, the Angle between the center of the hip joint and the center of the knee joint and the center of the knee joint and the center of the ankle joint on the full-length X-ray film of the lower limb. The target Angle was defined as 0°, the Angle was positive when the knee was varus, the Angle was negative when the knee was varus, and the acceptable range was ±3°, beyond which the line deviation was defined.

    Time frame: Postoperative day 3

Secondary outcomes

  1. operation time

    The surgical time is defined as the time from incision to the completion of the skin suture, accurate to minutes

    Time frame: immediately after the surgery

  2. Intraoperative blood loss

    Intraoperative blood loss = total amount of fluid drawn during the operation - intraoperative irrigation volume + intraoperative gauze infiltration blood loss, accurate to ml

    Time frame: immediately after the surgery

  3. Intraoperative complications

    Various complications occurred during the operation were recorded

    Time frame: immediately after the surgery

  4. Total postoperative blood loss

    Gross linear equation was used to calculate total blood loss and latent blood loss 3 days after surgery. Total blood loss = preoperative blood volume (PBV) × (preoperative hematocrit - postoperative hematocrit). PBV was calculated using Nadler method: PBV=K1× height (m) 3+K2× weight (kg) +K3, where male K1=0.3669, K2=0.03219, K3=0.6041; Female K1=0.3561, K2=0.03308, K3=0.1833. Postoperative total blood loss = total blood loss - intraoperative blood loss;

    Time frame: Postoperative day 3

  5. Blood transfusion rate

    The postoperative blood transfusion situation and the amount of blood transfusion were recorded. The blood was transfused mainly with suspended red blood cells, and the amount of a single transfusion was 400ml. The Hb situation was evaluated again by blood routine review on the morning of the second day after transfusion. Indications for postoperative blood transfusion: No blood transfusion for Hb up to 8g/L or above; Hb up to 7g/L (including) must be transfused; Hb is between 7-8g/L, and blood transfusion should be given when anemia symptoms such as dizziness, weakness, palpitation, etc.

    Time frame: At discharge

  6. Postoperative complication

    The postoperative complications such as wound nonunion, wound infection, hematomas and anemia were recorded.

    Time frame: 3 years postoperatively

  7. Rotation Angle of femur prosthesis

    On the horizontal plane of CT scan of the affected knee, the Angle between the line of the posterior condyle of the femoral prosthesis and the line of the transcondyle of the femur was shown. The target Angle was defined as 0° external rotation of the femoral prosthesis, positive Angle during external rotation, negative Angle during internal rotation, acceptable range of ±2°, beyond which was defined as angular deviation

    Time frame: Postoperative day 3

  8. Visual analogue scale

    The pain of the affected limb was assessed by Visual analogue scale. The highest score is ten and the lowest score is zero. A higher score indicates a higher level of pain.

    Time frame: Postoperative day 3

  9. Visual analogue scale

    The pain of the affected limb was assessed by Visual analogue scale. The highest score is ten and the lowest score is zero. A higher score indicates a higher level of pain.

    Time frame: 2 weeks postoperatively

  10. Visual analogue scale

    The pain of the affected limb was assessed by Visual analogue scale. The highest score is ten and the lowest score is zero. A higher score indicates a higher level of pain.

    Time frame: 6 weeks postoperatively

  11. Visual analogue scale

    The pain of the affected limb was assessed by Visual analogue scale. The highest score is ten and the lowest score is zero. A higher score indicates a higher level of pain.

    Time frame: 3 months postoperatively

  12. Visual analogue scale

    The pain of the affected limb was assessed by Visual analogue scale. The highest score is ten and the lowest score is zero. A higher score indicates a higher level of pain.

    Time frame: 6 months postoperatively

  13. Visual analogue scale

    The pain of the affected limb was assessed by Visual analogue scale. The highest score is ten and the lowest score is zero. A higher score indicates a higher level of pain.

    Time frame: 12 months postoperatively

  14. Visual analogue scale

    The pain of the affected limb was assessed by Visual analogue scale. The highest score is ten and the lowest score is zero. A higher score indicates a higher level of pain.

    Time frame: 24 months postoperatively

  15. Visual analogue scale

    The pain of the affected limb was assessed by Visual analogue scale. The highest score is ten and the lowest score is zero. A higher score indicates a higher level of pain.

    Time frame: 36 months postoperatively

  16. Range of motion

    The Range of motion of the knee on the operative side of the patient was measured

    Time frame: 3 days postoperatively

  17. Range of motion

    The Range of motion of the knee on the operative side of the patient was measured

    Time frame: 2 weeks postoperatively

  18. Range of motion

    The Range of motion of the knee on the operative side of the patient was measured

    Time frame: 6 weeks postoperatively

  19. Range of motion

    The Range of motion of the knee on the operative side of the patient was measured

    Time frame: 3 months postoperatively

  20. Range of motion

    The Range of motion of the knee on the operative side of the patient was measured

    Time frame: 6 months postoperatively

  21. Range of motion

    The Range of motion of the knee on the operative side of the patient was measured

    Time frame: 12 months postoperatively

  22. Range of motion

    The Range of motion of the knee on the operative side of the patient was measured

    Time frame: 24 months postoperatively

  23. Range of motion

    The Range of motion of the knee on the operative side of the patient was measured

    Time frame: 36 months postoperatively

  24. knee society score

    This method is to evaluate the patient's knee joint and its function in two aspects according to the particularity of joint replacement surgery through the evaluator interview and physical examination, that is, to obtain the information of joint anatomy, biomechanics and other aspects, and to understand the patient's functional recovery. Knee joint evaluation is to evaluate the impact of surgery on the joint and the recovery of the joint after surgery, such as: joint pain, joint range of motion, ligament stability, muscle strength, bone alignment, contracture deformity; Functional assessments include activities of daily living, walking ability, going up and down stairs, and the need for AIDS. The evaluation was numerically quantified (see table), and the knee joint score and the functional score were obtained respectively. The higher the value, the better the function.

    Time frame: 6 weeks postoperatively

  25. knee society score

    This method is to evaluate the patient's knee joint and its function in two aspects according to the particularity of joint replacement surgery through the evaluator interview and physical examination, that is, to obtain the information of joint anatomy, biomechanics and other aspects, and to understand the patient's functional recovery. Knee joint evaluation is to evaluate the impact of surgery on the joint and the recovery of the joint after surgery, such as: joint pain, joint range of motion, ligament stability, muscle strength, bone alignment, contracture deformity; Functional assessments include activities of daily living, walking ability, going up and down stairs, and the need for AIDS. The evaluation was numerically quantified (see table), and the knee joint score and the functional score were obtained respectively. The higher the value, the better the function.

    Time frame: 3 months postoperatively

  26. knee society score

    This method is to evaluate the patient's knee joint and its function in two aspects according to the particularity of joint replacement surgery through the evaluator interview and physical examination, that is, to obtain the information of joint anatomy, biomechanics and other aspects, and to understand the patient's functional recovery. Knee joint evaluation is to evaluate the impact of surgery on the joint and the recovery of the joint after surgery, such as: joint pain, joint range of motion, ligament stability, muscle strength, bone alignment, contracture deformity; Functional assessments include activities of daily living, walking ability, going up and down stairs, and the need for AIDS. The evaluation was numerically quantified (see table), and the knee joint score and the functional score were obtained respectively. The higher the value, the better the function.

    Time frame: 6 months postoperatively

  27. knee society score

    This method is to evaluate the patient's knee joint and its function in two aspects according to the particularity of joint replacement surgery through the evaluator interview and physical examination, that is, to obtain the information of joint anatomy, biomechanics and other aspects, and to understand the patient's functional recovery. Knee joint evaluation is to evaluate the impact of surgery on the joint and the recovery of the joint after surgery, such as: joint pain, joint range of motion, ligament stability, muscle strength, bone alignment, contracture deformity; Functional assessments include activities of daily living, walking ability, going up and down stairs, and the need for AIDS. The evaluation was numerically quantified (see table), and the knee joint score and the functional score were obtained respectively. The higher the value, the better the function.

    Time frame: 12 months postoperatively

  28. knee society score

    This method is to evaluate the patient's knee joint and its function in two aspects according to the particularity of joint replacement surgery through the evaluator interview and physical examination, that is, to obtain the information of joint anatomy, biomechanics and other aspects, and to understand the patient's functional recovery. Knee joint evaluation is to evaluate the impact of surgery on the joint and the recovery of the joint after surgery, such as: joint pain, joint range of motion, ligament stability, muscle strength, bone alignment, contracture deformity; Functional assessments include activities of daily living, walking ability, going up and down stairs, and the need for AIDS. The evaluation was numerically quantified (see table), and the knee joint score and the functional score were obtained respectively. The higher the value, the better the function.

    Time frame: 24 months postoperatively

  29. knee society score

    This method is to evaluate the patient's knee joint and its function in two aspects according to the particularity of joint replacement surgery through the evaluator interview and physical examination, that is, to obtain the information of joint anatomy, biomechanics and other aspects, and to understand the patient's functional recovery. Knee joint evaluation is to evaluate the impact of surgery on the joint and the recovery of the joint after surgery, such as: joint pain, joint range of motion, ligament stability, muscle strength, bone alignment, contracture deformity; Functional assessments include activities of daily living, walking ability, going up and down stairs, and the need for AIDS. The evaluation was numerically quantified (see table), and the knee joint score and the functional score were obtained respectively. The higher the value, the better the function.

    Time frame: 36 months postoperatively

  30. Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index

    This score is used to assess the severity of arthritis and its therapeutic effect based on the patient's relevant signs and symptoms. The structure and function of the knee joint were evaluated by pain, stiffness and joint function. A higher score indicates better functionality.

    Time frame: 6 weeks postoperatively

  31. Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index

    This score is used to assess the severity of arthritis and its therapeutic effect based on the patient's relevant signs and symptoms. The structure and function of the knee joint were evaluated by pain, stiffness and joint function. A higher score indicates better functionality.

    Time frame: 3 months postoperatively

  32. Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index

    This score is used to assess the severity of arthritis and its therapeutic effect based on the patient's relevant signs and symptoms. The structure and function of the knee joint were evaluated by pain, stiffness and joint function. A higher score indicates better functionality.

    Time frame: 6 months postoperatively

  33. Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index

    This score is used to assess the severity of arthritis and its therapeutic effect based on the patient's relevant signs and symptoms. The structure and function of the knee joint were evaluated by pain, stiffness and joint function. A higher score indicates better functionality.

    Time frame: 12 months postoperatively

  34. Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index

    This score is used to assess the severity of arthritis and its therapeutic effect based on the patient's relevant signs and symptoms. The structure and function of the knee joint were evaluated by pain, stiffness and joint function. A higher score indicates better functionality.

    Time frame: 24 months postoperatively

  35. Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index

    This score is used to assess the severity of arthritis and its therapeutic effect based on the patient's relevant signs and symptoms. The structure and function of the knee joint were evaluated by pain, stiffness and joint function. A higher score indicates better functionality.

    Time frame: 36 months postoperatively

  36. Patient satisfaction

    At follow-up, patients' satisfaction scores were recorded (using 5-Likert scale). The higher the score, the higher the satisfaction

    Time frame: 6 months postoperatively

  37. Patient satisfaction

    At follow-up, patients' satisfaction scores were recorded (using 5-Likert scale). The higher the score, the higher the satisfaction

    Time frame: 12 months postoperatively

  38. Patient satisfaction

    At follow-up, patients' satisfaction scores were recorded (using 5-Likert scale). The higher the score, the higher the satisfaction

    Time frame: 24 months postoperatively

  39. Patient satisfaction

    At follow-up, patients' satisfaction scores were recorded (using 5-Likert scale). The higher the score, the higher the satisfaction

    Time frame: 36 months postoperatively

  40. Length of stay

    The number of days a patient stays in hospital from admission to discharge

    Time frame: an average of 3 days postoperatively

  41. Medical expenses

    The total cost of a patient from admission to discharge

    Time frame: an average of 3 days postoperatively

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Study locations

1 of 1 sites recruiting
  • Peking University Third Hospital
    Beijing, Beijing 100181, China
    Recruiting
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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: Yes — It will be published as an academic paper

Supporting information: Study protocol, Csr

No publications or documents are linked to this record.

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Aug 25, 2023, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT06010979
Lead sponsor
Tian Hua
Responsible party
Tian Hua (archiater, Peking University Third Hospital) — Sponsor-investigator
First posted
Aug 25, 2023
Start date
Jan 1, 2024 (estimated)
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2026 (estimated)
Completion
Dec 31, 2026 (estimated)
Last update
Aug 25, 2023

Study contacts

Tian Hua, MD
Contact
tianhua@bjmu.edu.cn
86-13511065187
Zheng Yuhang, MD
Contact
1710301104@pku.edu.cn
86-18811185091
Tian Hua, MD
study director · Director

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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