Study details
Enrolling now
Mechanical Alignment vs. Kinematic Alignment Total Knee Arthroplasty
Northwestern University
NCT IDNCT06617871ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment
95
Study length
about 4.4 years
Ages
21–79
Locations
1 site in IL
About this study
This trial is testing whether mechanical alignment (MA) or kinematic alignment (KA) is better for total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The goal is to compare these two approaches to see if one leads to better outcomes than the other.
Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.
What participants do
- 1.Undergo Kinematic Alignment (KA) Interventions
- 2.Undergo Mechanical Alignment (MA)
Participation effort
Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.
Time + visits
Low7%
Logistics
Moderate50%
Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.
Trial highlights
Treatment details
Auto-extracted from trial records to preview treatments and outcomes.
Body systems
Musculoskeletal