Fat grafts aim to soothe painful fingertip amputations

NCT ID NCT04076397

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

Summary

This study planned to see if injecting a patient's own fat into the fingertip could reduce pain and discomfort after a fingertip amputation. It was designed for adults with persistent nerve pain lasting 6 to 24 months after injury. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no conclusions can be drawn.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

autologous fat graft (lipofilling)

What this could lead to

If it worked, this could offer a simple surgical option to reduce chronic pain and sensitivity after fingertip amputation.

What could go wrong

The study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no results are available. It is unknown if the procedure is effective or safe for this use.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CH de Cornouaille - Quimper

    Quimper, 29107, France

  • CHRU de Brest

    Brest, 29200, France