New bunion surgery aims for faster recovery, but study halted early

NCT ID NCT05082012

Terminated Disease control Sponsor: Treace Medical Concepts, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a new surgical procedure called Lapiplasty Mini-Incision for treating bunions (hallux valgus) in people aged 14 to 58. The goal was to see if it could correct the deformity and allow patients to walk sooner after surgery. However, the study was terminated early, so we don't have complete results on how well it worked or its long-term safety.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Lapiplasty Mini-Incision surgical procedure
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a less invasive bunion surgery with quicker return to walking.
What could go wrong: The study was terminated early, so we don't have full data on safety or effectiveness. It's also a surgical device study, not a drug trial.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Bunion Hallux Valgus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BUNION HALLUX VALGUS

Contacts and locations

Locations

DOC - Decatur Orthopaedic Clinic

Decatur, Alabama, 35601, United States
DOC - Decatur Orthopaedic Clinic

Hartselle, Alabama, 35640, United States
Desert Orthopaedic Center

Las Vegas, Nevada, 89121, United States
Foot & Ankle Associates of North Texas - Keller

Keller, Texas, 76248, United States
JCMG - Podiatry

Jefferson City, Missouri, 65109, United States
Orlando Foot and Ankle Clinic - Waterford Lakes Office

Orlando, Florida, 32825, United States
Phoenix Foot and Ankle Institute

Scottsdale, Arizona, 85251, United States
Sports Medicine Associates of San Antonio

San Antonio, Texas, 78240, United States
Stonebriar Foot and Ankle

Frisco, Texas, 75034, United States
University of Pennsylvania / Penn Medicine

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106, United States

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