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Knee ArthroplastyNCT01003080

Unipolar vs. Bipolar Hemostasis in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective Randomized Trial

A study testing Aquamantys Device in people with Knee Arthroplasty, run by Montefiore Medical Center at 2 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The use of Aquamantys during total knee arthroplasty will reduce drain output and the necessity for blood transfusions. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Knee Arthroplasty
What is being tested?
Aquamantys Device
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
111 participants
Where
2 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Aug 2009to Apr 2010
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

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 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patient indicated for total knee arthroplasty

Who cannot join

  • Patients undergoing revision total knee arthroplasty
  • Patients with blood disorders
  • Patients on chronic anti-thrombotic medication such as Coumadin
  • Patients with a history of deep vein thrombosis
  • Patients with a history of pulmonary embolism

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

United States2 sites
  • Jack D. Weiler Hospital-Division of Montefiore Medical Center

    The Bronx, New York, 10461

  • Montefiore Medical Center

    The Bronx, New York, 10467

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About this study

The use of Aquamantys during total knee arthroplasty will reduce drain output and the necessity for blood transfusions.

Being tested
Aquamantys Device, Standard of care treatment for hemostasis during a total knee arthroplasty.
Keywords
The evaluation of hemostasis during total knee arthroplasty using the aquamantys device.

What participants receive

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

  • Aquamantys DeviceDevice

    The Aquamantys is used for hemostasis in patients randomized to receive total knee arthroplasty with the device.

  • Standard of care treatment for hemostasis during a total knee arthroplasty.Other

    The active comparator arm will receive the "standard-of-care" for hemostasis during total knee arthroplasty. This is achieved with a unipolar Bovie electrocauterization device.

Study groups in NCT01003080
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
TKA with the Aquamantys for hemostasisExperimentalThis arm will receive the total knee arthroplasty with the Aquamantys device used for hemostasis.
Receives: Device: Aquamantys Device
TKA without the Aquamantys for hemostasisActive comparatorThis group will receive total knee arthroplasty using the standard treatment for hemostasis.
Receives: Other: Standard of care treatment for hemostasis during a total knee arthroplasty.

What is being measured

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

  1. Drain Output.

    This is a measure of the average drain output collected in the first 24 hours following surgery.

    Measured: First 24 hours following surgery.

Timeline

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

  1. First posted28 Oct 2009 (estimated)
  2. Study startAug 2009
  3. Primary completionApr 2010
  4. Study completionApr 2010

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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
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Other
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
111 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01003080
Sponsor's protocol ID
09-05-145
Status last verified
Aug 2018
First submitted
27 Oct 2009
Last updated
21 Sep 2018

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Aquamantys Device in people with Knee Arthroplasty, run by Montefiore Medical Center at 2 sites 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 1 inclusion and 5 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Sep 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites 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?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 7 Apr 2011). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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?

Drain Output. (time frame: First 24 hours following surgery.). 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 21 Sep 2018.

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