Elbow implant under the microscope: will it last?

NCT ID NCT05583448

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Disease control Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how well the ExploR Radial Head implant works over time for people who had elbow replacement surgery after an injury. Researchers will track about 93 patients to see how long the implant lasts and if any problems arise. The goal is to confirm the device is safe and helps patients use their arm better.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: ExploR Radial Head implant (a metal device to replace the radial head in the elbow)
What this could lead to: If successful, this study could confirm that the ExploR Radial Head implant is safe and works well over the long term for people with elbow injuries.
What could go wrong: This is a small, observational study with no control group, so results may not apply to everyone. The implant could still fail or cause complications over time.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Elbow Injuries osteoarthritis radius fracture

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ELBOW INJURY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Akershus University Hospital

Lørenskog, 1478, Norway
Norton Healthcare

Louisville, Kentucky, 40241, United States

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