New finger implant offers hope for arthritis sufferers

NCT ID NCT02244788

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

Summary

This program provides a special finger joint implant for people with arthritis in the finger's middle joint. It is for those who have had a previous implant fail or who cannot use other implants due to heavy hand use. The goal is to relieve pain and improve function. This is not a research study but a way to make the device available under FDA rules.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

SR™ PIP finger joint implant

What this could lead to

If successful, this implant could provide a treatment option for patients with failed finger joint replacements or severe arthritis who cannot use other implants.

What could go wrong

This is not a controlled research study, so results are not systematically collected. The implant may not work for everyone, and surgery carries risks like infection or implant failure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis, hand

As listed by the trial registrant

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

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    New York, New York, 10021, United States

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