New metal rod shows promise for healing broken thighs

NCT ID NCT05523635

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Stryker Trauma and Extremities Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at how well the Gamma4 nail system works for fixing thigh bone fractures. 100 adults who needed this surgery were followed for a year to see if their bones healed and to check for any problems. The goal was to see if the nail helps bones heal properly without causing harm.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Gamma4 Nailing System (a metal rod inserted into the thigh bone to stabilize fractures)
What this could lead to: If successful, this study confirms that the Gamma4 nail system is a safe and effective option for treating thigh bone fractures.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with no comparison group, so results may not apply to all patients. Device-related complications like infection or implant failure are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bone fracture Femoral Fractures femoral neck fracture hip fracture injury Leg Injuries

As listed by the trial registrant

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

FEMORAL FRACTURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Inova Health Care Services

Falls Church, Virginia, 22042, United States
MetroHealth

Cleveland, Ohio, 44109, United States
SSM Health - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin, 53715, United States
UT Health

San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
William Beaumont Hospital

Royal Oak, Michigan, 48073, United States

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