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Arthroplasty, Replacement, KneeNCT06447922

Metal Ion Concentrations After Total Knee Arthroplasty

An observational study of Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee and Total Knee Replacement, run by Mayo Clinic at 1 site in United States.

Enrolling by invitation

Enrolling by invitation. The study team selects and invites participants, usually from an existing group of patients.

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Official record
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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to analyze the metal ion concentrations in the patients blood following robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty (TKA) compared to conventional total knee arthroplasty using cutting guides. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 100 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Metal ion level testing
How many people
60 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
25 Jun 2024to Oct 2026
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 100 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Adult patients eligible for a primary total knee replacement who have not had a prior joint replacement or surgery where metal implants were placed.

Who may be able to join

  • Adults undergoing conventional or robotic-assisted TKA
  • Consent to the study

Who cannot join

  • Patients who have undergone any previous arthroplasty procedures.
  • Patients with metal implants, such as plates, nails, and screws, used in the repair of traumatic injuries.
  • Patients below 110 pounds.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

United States1 site
  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905

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About this study

Official title: Analysis of Metal Ion Concentrations After Robotic-assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty Compared to Conventional Total Knee Arthroplasty

The purpose of this study is to analyze the metal ion concentrations in the patients blood following robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty (TKA) compared to conventional total knee arthroplasty using cutting guides.

Read the detailed description

This study focuses on comparing metal ion levels in 50 inpatient participants undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with either conventional cutting guides or robotic assistance. Baseline blood examinations for Cobalt, Chromium, Titanium, and Nickel will be performed before TKA implantation at preoperative visits and on the first day following the procedure. The investigation will encompass patients receiving both conventional and robotic-assisted primary TKA, framed within a prospective cohort study design. Baseline characteristics and additional follow-up information will be gathered.

Being tested
Metal ion level testing

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Metal ion level testingOther

    Patients will undergo a pre- and post-operative blood draw to analyze metal ion levels (Cobalt, Chromium, Titanium and Nickel)

Study groups in NCT06447922
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Conventional TKA with Cutting GuidesPatients undergoing a conventional total knee arthroplasty with cutting guides (no robot-assistance).
Receives: Other: Metal ion level testing
Robot-Assisted TKAPatients undergoing a robot-assisted total knee arthroplasty.
Receives: Other: Metal ion level testing

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Overall blood metal ion differences between procedures (Conventional TKA vs Robot-Assisted TKA)

    Difference in overall blood metal ion levels (Cobalt, Chromium, Titanium, and Nickel) between patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with conventional cutting guides and those undergoing TKA with robotic assistance.

    Measured: Pre-operatively, first post-operative day.

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. Comparison of post-operative blood metal levels between procedures: Cobalt

    Difference in post-operative levels, adjusted for the pre-operative levels, between Conventional TKA with Cutting Guides vs Robot-Assisted TKA

    Measured: First post-operative day

  2. Comparison of post-operative blood metal levels between procedures: Chromium

    Difference in post-operative levels, adjusted for the pre-operative levels, between Conventional TKA with Cutting Guides vs Robot-Assisted TKA

    Measured: First post-operative day

  3. Comparison of post-operative blood metal levels between procedures: Titanium

    Difference in post-operative levels, adjusted for the pre-operative levels, between Conventional TKA with Cutting Guides vs Robot-Assisted TKA

    Measured: First post-operative day

  4. Comparison of post-operative blood metal levels between procedures: Nickel

    Difference in post-operative levels, adjusted for the pre-operative levels, between Conventional TKA with Cutting Guides vs Robot-Assisted TKA

    Measured: First post-operative day

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted7 Jun 2024
  2. Study start25 Jun 2024
  3. Primary completionOct 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completionOct 2026 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
60 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06447922
Sponsor's protocol ID
24-004661
Status last verified
Jul 2026
First submitted
3 Jun 2024
Last updated
13 Jul 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee and Total Knee Replacement, run by Mayo Clinic at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: enrolling by invitation, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Jul 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Overall blood metal ion differences between procedures (Conventional TKA vs Robot-Assisted TKA) (time frame: Pre-operatively, first post-operative day.). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Jul 2026.

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