Custom 3D-Printed bone implants: a new hope for defect repair?
NCT ID NCT07540156
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial is testing whether custom-made 3D-printed titanium implants are safe and work well for people with bone defects. Ten patients will receive an implant designed from their own CT or MRI scans. The study will track complications, implant stability, and bone healing over the first year.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Patient-specific 3D-printed titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) bone implant
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a safe, custom-fit option for repairing bone defects, potentially improving recovery and implant stability.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply widely. Risks include infection, implant loosening, or surgical complications.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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3D Technology in Medicine Center (3D Lab, VinUni)
Hanoi, 100000, Vietnam
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