Light-Activated implant could revolutionize arm fracture repair
NCT ID NCT02394080
First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new device called the Photodynamic Bone Stabilization System for treating fractures of the humerus (the upper arm bone). The device is inserted into the bone and hardened with light to hold the broken pieces in place. Researchers are checking how well it helps bones heal and align properly in adults aged 50 and older with acute humerus fractures.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a photodynamic bone stabilization system (a device that uses light to harden a stabilizing material inside the bone)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this device could offer a less invasive way to stabilize humerus fractures, potentially leading to faster recovery and fewer complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 44 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Risks include infection, device failure, or incomplete bone healing.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Albert Schweitzer Hospital
Dordrecht, 3318 AT, Netherlands
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Amphia Hospital
Breda, 4818 CK, Netherlands
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Klinikum Oberberg GmbH
Gummersbach, 51643, Germany
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Lahn-Dill Kliniken
Wetzlar, 35578, Germany
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St. Vinzenz-Hospital GmbH
Cologne, D-50733, Germany
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University Hospital Maastricht
Maastricht, 6229 HX, Netherlands