Randomised controlled trial to compare the functional outcome of the standard NexGen Legacy knee replacement to that of the NexGen Legacy Flex knee replacement which is designed to allow a greater range of flexion in the knee

ISRCTN ISRCTN71676516
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN71676516
Secondary identifying numbers Z0002
Submission date
13/10/2006
Registration date
04/12/2006
Last edited
27/06/2008
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Surgery
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Dr Marietta van der Linden
Scientific

School of Health Sciences
Queen Margaret University College
Duke Street
Edinburgh
EH6 8HF
United Kingdom

Phone +44 (0)131 3173820
Email mvanderlinden@qmuc.ac.uk

Study information

Study designProspective, double blind, randomised controlled trial.
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study setting(s)Not specified
Study typeTreatment
Scientific title
Study objectivesDoes the use of the NexGen Legacy Flex knee replacement produce significantly better outcomes than those obtained with the standard NexGen Legacy knee replacement ?
Ethics approval(s)The study was approved by the Lothian Research Ethics Committee on 17/2/2004 (ref: LREC2003/1/36).
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedTotal knee replacement surgery in patients with osteoarthritis
InterventionStandard NexGen Legacy knee replacement versus the NexGen Legacy Flex knee replacement
Intervention typeProcedure/Surgery
Primary outcome measureFunctional range of movement of the knee using flexible electrogoniometry
Secondary outcome measures1. Passive range of motion
2. Pain
3. Knee extensor and flexor strength
4. Walking speed
5. Woman on the Move Against Cancer (WOMAC)
6. Knee Society Score
7. Daily Physical Activity
8. Quality of Life
Overall study start date01/03/2004
Completion date31/12/2006

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupNot Specified
SexNot Specified
Target number of participants80, 40 in each group
Key inclusion criteriaPatients with knee osteoarthritis who are on the waiting list to undergo unilateral total knee arthroplasty at the New Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh and who can passively flex their knee 90 degrees or more.
Key exclusion criteria1. Inflammatory polyarthritis
2. Disorders of the feet, hips or spine causing abnormal gait or significant pain
3. Dementia
4. Severe visual impairment
5. Neurological conditions affecting movement
6. Inability to give informed consent
Date of first enrolment01/03/2004
Date of final enrolment31/12/2006

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • Scotland
  • United Kingdom

Study participating centre

School of Health Sciences
Edinburgh
EH6 8HF
United Kingdom

Sponsor information

Queen Margaret University College (UK)
University/education

Clerwood Terrace
Edinburgh
EH12 8TS
Scotland
United Kingdom

Phone +44 (0)131 3173000
Email whardcastle@qmuc.ac.uk
Website http://www.qmuc.ac.uk
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Funders

Funder type

Industry

Zimmer UK Ltd (ref: Z0002)

No information available

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
Publication and dissemination planNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Results article Results 01/01/2008 Yes No