Face and hand transplants: a bold new trial for devastating injuries
NCT ID NCT04057638
First seen Dec 16, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study tests whether transplanting a face and hands together can help people with severe injuries that standard surgery and prosthetics cannot fix. Ten adults aged 18-64 will receive the transplant and be monitored for changes in function and appearance using tests like EMG, MRI, and photography. The goal is to see if this complex procedure can restore movement and a more natural look, though lifelong immune-suppressing drugs are needed to prevent rejection.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Combined face and hand transplant (composite tissue allograft)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a new option for people with severe facial and hand injuries to regain movement and a more normal appearance.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small trial with only 10 participants. Transplants carry risks like rejection, infection, and the need for lifelong immune-suppressing drugs, which have serious side effects.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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