New elbow implant aims to restore motion and ease pain

NCT ID NCT05796908

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.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center

    RECRUITING

    Carmel, Indiana, 46260, United States

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  • Kleinert Kutz Hand Care Center

    RECRUITING

    Louisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States

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  • Lehigh Valley Health Network

    RECRUITING

    Allentown, Pennsylvania, 18103, United States

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  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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  • Medical College of Wisconsin

    RECRUITING

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States

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  • Orthopedic Associates of Southwest Ohio

    RECRUITING

    Dayton, Ohio, 45459, United States

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  • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

    WITHDRAWN

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States