New elbow implant aims to restore motion and ease pain

NCT ID NCT05796908

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Aptis Medical Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing a new prosthetic implant for the elbow joint in people with arthritis, instability, or limited motion. The implant replaces the damaged joint to reduce pain and improve function. About 84 participants will be followed for two years to see if the device is safe and effective.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Aptis PRUJ Prosthesis (a prosthetic implant for the elbow joint)
What this could lead to: If successful, this device could provide a new treatment option for people with painful, unstable elbow joints, improving their ability to move and function.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage trial with only 84 participants and no comparison group. The device may not work for everyone, and risks include implant failure or complications requiring further surgery.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

arthritic joint disease disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ARTHRITIS DECREASED MOTION AT THE PROXIMAL RADIOULNAR JOINT AND/OR THE RADIO-HUMERAL JOINT PROXIMAL RADIOULNAR JOINT INSTABILITY UNSTABLE RADIAL HEAD

Contacts and locations

Locations

Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center
RECRUITING

Carmel, Indiana, 46260, United States
Kleinert Kutz Hand Care Center
RECRUITING

Louisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States
Lehigh Valley Health Network
RECRUITING

Allentown, Pennsylvania, 18103, United States
Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITING

Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
Medical College of Wisconsin
RECRUITING

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
Orthopedic Associates of Southwest Ohio
RECRUITING

Dayton, Ohio, 45459, United States
University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
WITHDRAWN

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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