New nail designs tracked in leg fracture patients

NCT ID NCT05272631

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tracked 241 adults and teens with broken thigh or shin bones who received either a retrograde femoral nail or a tibial nail. The goal was to see how well the bones healed and if patients had pain. Researchers measured healing time and pain scores to confirm the nails are safe and work as intended.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Retrograde Femoral Nail Advanced and Tibial Nail Advanced (medical devices used in surgery to fix broken leg bones)

What this could lead to

If successful, this registry confirms that these nails are safe and effective for healing leg fractures, supporting their continued use in standard care.

What could go wrong

This is a completed registry, not a controlled trial, so results may not apply to all patients. Healing depends on many factors beyond the nail itself.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Femoral Fractures femoral neck fracture hip fracture tibia fracture

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Duke University

    Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States

  • JPS Health Network

    Fort Worth, Texas, 76104, United States

  • Michigan Medicine; University of Michigan

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

  • Oregon Health and Science University

    Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States

  • Orthopedic Research Foundation, Inc

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46278, United States

  • University of Missouri

    Columbia, Missouri, 65211, United States

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

  • Wake Forest Baptist Health

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States