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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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Ostéo Articulaire Fleming

    Bourgoin, 38300, France

  • Centre de la main du Pays d'Aix

    Aix-en-Provence, 13090, France

  • Clinique Mutualiste Catalane

    Perpignan, 66000, France

  • Clinique Saint François

    Nice, 06000, France

  • Clinique de la Chataigneraie

    Beaumont, 63110, France

  • Clinique du Parc

    Périgueux, 24000, France

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