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A Study to Compare the NexGen CR and CR-Flex Knee Implants
This study is enrolling participants by invitation only.
Sponsored by: Zimmer, Inc.
Information provided by: Zimmer, Inc.
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00761956
  Purpose

The purpose of this study is to test for significant differences in functional outcomes, specifically pre-operative ROM and post-operative ROM obtained by using a NexGen CR versus a NexGen CR-Flex knee implant. Specifically, it is predicted that an increase in post-operative range of motion will be experienced by patients treated with the NexGen CR-Flex knee implant.


Condition Intervention
Total Knee Arthroplasty
Osteoarthritis
Device: NexGen CR-Flex Fixed Bearing Knee
Device: NexGen CR Knee

MedlinePlus related topics: Knee Replacement Osteoarthritis
U.S. FDA Resources
Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Treatment, Randomized, Single Blind (Subject), Parallel Assignment, Safety/Efficacy Study
Official Title: Prospective Randomized Multicenter Study of NexGen CR-Flex Knee

Further study details as provided by Zimmer, Inc.:

Primary Outcome Measures:
  • Postoperative range of motion [ Time Frame: 24 Months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Secondary Outcome Measures:
  • Return to function [ Time Frame: 24 Months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Estimated Enrollment: 400
Study Start Date: September 2004
Estimated Study Completion Date: December 2009
Estimated Primary Completion Date: December 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Arms Assigned Interventions
1: Active Comparator
Study arm will consist of patients that are treated with the NexGen CR-Flex Fixed Bearing Knee.
Device: NexGen CR-Flex Fixed Bearing Knee
NexGen CR-Flex Fixed Bearing femoral component
2: Active Comparator
Study arm will consist of patients that are treated with the NexGen CR Knee.
Device: NexGen CR Knee
NexGen Complete Knee Solution Cruciate Retaining femoral component

Detailed Description:

This study will compare the clinical results of the NexGen CR femoral component with the higher flexion potential of the NexGen CR-Flex femoral component in all patients with degenerative joint disease that require total knee arthroplasty. The primary variable of interest is post-operative range of motion achieved with the two devices, which are implanted with slightly different surgical techniques in patients who may also be subjected to different rehabilitation programs depending on the device they are assigned.

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   21 Years to 80 Years
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age, 21-80 years
  • Sex, Male and Females will be included
  • BMI less than or equal to 39
  • Stable Health, the patient would be able to undergo surgery and participate in a follow-up program based on physical examination and medical history.
  • Patient is willing and able to cooperate in follow-up therapy.
  • Patient exhibits pre-operative radiographic evidenced of joint degeneration consistent with TKA that cannot be treated in non-operative fashion.
  • Patient has stable and functional posterior cruciate and collateral ligaments.
  • Patient has potential to perform higher than average range of motion activities.
  • Operative side range of motion flexion greater than or equal to 120 degrees.
  • Severe knee pain and disability due to degenerative joint disease.
  • Patient or patient's legal representative has signed the Informed Consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Previous history of infection in the affected joint.
  • Previously failed knee endoprosthesis of any kind.
  • Charcot joint disease or other severe neurosensory deficits.
  • Previous patellectomy
  • Patient is skeletally immature.
  • Grossly insufficient femoral or tibial bone stock.
  • Patient is pregnant.
  • Varus or valgus deformity greater than 20 degrees.
  • Fixed flexion deformity greater than 15 degrees.
  • Previous high tibial osteotomy.
  • Previous femoral osteotomy.
  • Patient is a poor compliance risk, currently treated for ethanol or drug abuse, physical or mental handicap, etc.
  • Loss of musculature or absence of musculoligamentous supporting structures required for adequate soft tissue balance.
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00761956

Locations
United States, Delaware
Dickinson Medical Group, LLC
Milford, Delaware, United States, 19963
United States, Illinois
University of Chicago Hospital
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60637
Rockford Orthopedic Associates
Rockford, Illinois, United States, 61107
United States, Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, 01605
United States, Michigan
Orthopaedic Associates of Grand Rapids, PC
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States, 49525
United States, North Carolina
Pinehurst Surgical Center
Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States, 28374
United States, Oregon
Slocum Orthopedics, PC
Eugene, Oregon, United States, 97401
United States, Pennsylvania
The Orthopedic Group
Clairton, Pennsylvania, United States, 15025
Sponsors and Collaborators
Zimmer, Inc.
  More Information

Responsible Party: Zimmer, Inc ( Andrew Warner, Clinical Research Specialist )
Study ID Numbers: 04-300
Study First Received: September 26, 2008
Last Updated: September 29, 2008
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00761956  
Health Authority: United States: Institutional Review Board

Keywords provided by Zimmer, Inc.:
Total Knee Arthroplasty
Osteoarthritis
Knee

Study placed in the following topic categories:
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Osteoarthritis
Joint Diseases
Arthritis
Rheumatic Diseases

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on January 14, 2009