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.
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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Hospital for Special Surgery
AVAILABLENew York, New York, 10021, United States