Could a dissolving nail fix knee fractures without metal?
NCT ID NCT06138548
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a special nail made from a fiber-reinforced material that integrates with bone over time, instead of staying in the body like metal. Ten people with knee fractures will get the implant and be followed for up to two years. The goal is to see if it reduces pain and improves knee function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
OSSIOfiber® Trimmable Fixation Nail (a bio-integrative, fiber-reinforced device)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, less invasive way to treat knee fractures that may avoid metal implants and reduce long-term complications.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is new and long-term outcomes are unknown.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Rush University
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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Stanford University
Stanford, California, 94305, United States