New metal rod for broken thighs shows promise in small study
NCT ID NCT04015154
First seen Feb 15, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study tested a new metal rod (nail) used to fix broken thigh bones (femur fractures). About 53 adults received the new nail and were followed for a year. The goal was to see if the new nail works as well as older versions in helping people walk and move again.
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Locations
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Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
Falls Church, Virginia, 22042, United States
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NYU Langone Medical Center
New York, New York, 10016, United States
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St. Cloud Orthopedic Associates, Ltd
Sartell, Minnesota, 56377, United States
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UC Health
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States
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