Metal-ions in Patients With the PEEK HD Coupling Mechanism of the Knee

NCT ID: NCT05893602

Last Updated: 2023-06-08

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-06-30

Study Completion Date

2028-06-30

Brief Summary

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The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the changes of serum metal ion (Cobalt and Chrome) levels at 0, 3-6, 12, and 24 months postoperative in patients receiving a MUTARS mega-prostheses of the knee with a PEEK HD coupling mechanism. The main question(s) to answer are: • \[what is the change in serum level metal ions (Cobalt and Chrome) in patients receiving a primary MUTARS knee endoprosthesis with the PEEK HD coupling mechanism \] • \[what is the change in serum level metal ions (Cobalt and Chrome) in patients with a MoM coupling mechanism revised to the PEEK HD coupling mechanism\]. Participants will be asked to fill out functional outcome measures during the period under study.

Detailed Description

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Rationale:

Local release of metal ions and their systemic sequelae is an increasing source of concern in patients with an endoprosthetic reconstruction of major joints. It is assumed that metal-on-metal (MoM) articulations, used in several types of mega-prostheses, may cause release of metal ions. Corrosion of non-articulating surfaces, abrasive wear of soft tissues and fretting of modular junctions could contribute to this release. The release of metal ions are known to induce inflammatory responses and immune reactions in the directly exposed tissues and can cause serious local adverse reactions such as metallosis, osteolysis, pseudotumor formation and systemic adverse effects such as cardiovascular and neurological adverse effects. Our study group previously found significantly elevated serum levels of Silver (Ag), Chrome (Cr) and Cobalt (Co) in a series (not published yet) of 11 patients with a MoM coupling mechanism of knee endoprostheses. Furthermore, a number of early mechanical failures of these MoM coupling mechanisms were encountered by the investigators recently.

The implant manufacturer (ImplantCast GmbH) recently introduced a carbon-reinforced PEEK HD (polyether ether ketone high demand) coupling mechanism in an attempt to reduce the risk of early mechanical failure and to lower the risk on the release of metal ions. Based on the outcomes of previous research and the mechanical failures of the MoM coupling mechanism, the investigating center will switch to the use of the new (approved and CE-marked) PEEK HD coupling mechanism. Hypothesized is that the PEEK HD coupling mechanism will not result in elevated serum metal ion levels in patients receiving a mega prosthesis.

Objective:

The aim is to 1) monitor and investigate the change in serum metal ion (Cobalt and Chrome) levels postoperatively (at 0, 3-6, 12 and 24 months) in patients receiving a primary PEEK HD coupling mechanism, monitor and investigate the change in serum metal ion levels pre-and postoperatively in patients with an MoM coupling mechanism which is revised to a PEEK HD coupling mechanism (in case of failure for any reason), 2) document adverse effects caused by metal ions, 3) report factors (possibly) correlating with metal ion release and 4) evaluate the functional outcome of the patient using the Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS) 29 and or Toronto Extremity Salvage Score (TESS) lower extremity.

Study design:

This is a prospective cohort pilot study to evaluate metal ion concentrations, possible adverse effects and functional outcomes after the implantation of a PEEK HD coupling mechanism.

Study population:

Patients ≥18 years receiving a reconstruction with a MUTARS knee endoprosthesis (distal femur, proximal tibia or total knee) with a PEEK HD couplingmechanism, and patients receiving a PEEK HD coupling mechanism in the case of a revision procedure of a MUTARS knee endoprosthesis with a MoM coupling mechanism.

Main study parameters/endpoints:

(1) Serum metal ion concentrations Cobalt (Co) and Chrome (Cr) pre- and postoperatively (at 3-6, 12 and 24 months), (2) Secondary parameters are used to identify any adverse effects in patients with increased serum levels of ion metals (metallosis, osteolysis, periprosthetic loosening, pseudotumor formation). (3) Tertiary parameters are used to identify possible risk factors correlating with metal-ion release. (4) quaternary parameters (PROMIS 29 or TESS) are used to evaluate the functional outcome of the patient. All other variables (e.g. general baseline characteristics, treatment characteristics, and surgical details including prosthesis details) will be gathered within the "MORE" cohort study and "biobank" study (study number 2022-031, reference BWD005/SH/sh).

Nature and extent of the burden and risks associated with participation, benefit and group relatedness:

Serum metal ion concentrations (Cobalt and Chrome) will be determined at 0, 3-6, 12, and 24 months postoperatively. The potential benefits of routine determination of metal ion concentrations are early detection of toxic values of metal ions. Except for the negligible risks of routine venepuncture no potential risks are anticipated.

Conditions

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Mutars Modular Universal Tumor And Revision System Metal-ions Tumor Prosthesis Megaprosthesis PEEK-HD Coupling Mechanism Knee Endoprosthesis

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Primary tumor prosthesis of the knee containing the PEEK HD coupling mechanism

This group consists of patients with a primary MUTARS knee endoprosthesis containing the PEEK-HD coupling mechanism.

Blood sample analysis

Intervention Type OTHER

Blood sample analysis on Cobalt and Chrome will be performed during the period under study.

Revision tumor prosthesis of the knee containing the PEEK-HD coupling mechanism

This group consists of patients requiring revision surgery of their MUTARS knee endoprosthesis containing the MoM coupling mechanism (for any reason), which is exchanged/revised for the PEEK-HD coupling mechanism.

Blood sample analysis

Intervention Type OTHER

Blood sample analysis on Cobalt and Chrome will be performed during the period under study.

Interventions

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Blood sample analysis

Blood sample analysis on Cobalt and Chrome will be performed during the period under study.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

In order to be eligible to participate in this study, a subject must meet all of the following criteria: The patient

1. is 18 years of age or older
2. receives a MUTARS knee replacement with PEEK HD coupling mechanism, or undergoes a revision (for any reason) of a MUTARS knee replacement during which the MoM coupling mechanism is revised for a PEEK HD coupling mechanism
3. Is able to give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

A potential subject who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:

1. Anamnestic use of metal containing nutritional supplements or medications
2. Contact with metal ions in the work environment
3. Renal insufficiency defined as an eGFR\<60
4. Presence of implants containing Cobalt and Chrome (including non-orthopaedic implants such as stents and dental implants)
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Leiden University Medical Center

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Michiel AJ van de sande, MD, PhD

Michiel AJ van de Sande, MD, PhD

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Leiden University Medical Center

Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

Site Status

Countries

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Netherlands

Central Contacts

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Richard Evenhuis, Drs.

Role: CONTACT

0651672659

Michiel van de Sande, Prof.

Role: CONTACT

Facility Contacts

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Richard Evenhuis, Drs.

Role: primary

0651672659

Michiel van de Sande, Prof.

Role: backup

Other Identifiers

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NL82185.058.22

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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