New ankle implant aims to get patients walking weeks sooner
NCT ID NCT06085586
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new surgical implant called Fibulink for repairing ankle fractures with torn ligaments. The goal is to see if it allows patients to start walking fully at 4 weeks instead of the usual 6 weeks, without the implant failing. 56 adults with specific ankle injuries will be enrolled and followed for 6 months to check if the ankle stays properly aligned.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Fibulink Syndesmosis Repair System (a surgical implant)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could allow patients to walk sooner after ankle surgery, potentially speeding up recovery and reducing long-term joint damage.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 56 participants. The device may not maintain ankle alignment as hoped, and earlier weight bearing could increase the risk of implant failure or re-injury.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Maimonides Medical Center
RECRUITINGBrooklyn, New York, 11219, United States
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