New implant aims to fuse arthritic finger joints and ease pain
NCT ID NCT06546332
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a device called KeriFuse® that is implanted into the finger joint to fuse the bones together. It is for people with arthritis in the last joint of the finger or thumb. The goal is to see if it reduces pain and successfully fuses the joint within three months. About 97 adults are taking part.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- KeriFuse® intramedullary arthrodesis implant (a device to fuse finger joints)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this implant could provide a reliable option to reduce pain and restore stability in arthritic finger joints.
- What could go wrong
- This is a post-market study with no control group, so results may not prove superiority over other treatments. Risks include infection, implant failure, or incomplete bone fusion.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Centre Ostéo Articulaire Fleming
Bourgoin, 38300, France
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Centre de la main du Pays d'Aix
Aix-en-Provence, 13090, France
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Clinique Mutualiste Catalane
Perpignan, 66000, France
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Clinique Saint François
Nice, 06000, France
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Clinique de la Chataigneraie
Beaumont, 63110, France
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Clinique du Parc
Périgueux, 24000, France
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