New dissolving metal nail could change how broken bones are fixed

NCT ID NCT07569575

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: HuaMg Perfection Med Tech (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests a new type of nail made from magnesium and titanium to fix broken leg or arm bones. The nail is designed to provide strong support while part of it gradually dissolves over time. Researchers will compare it to standard metal nails in 160 adults to see if it is just as safe and effective.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Magnesium-titanium hybrid intramedullary nail system
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a new option for fixing broken bones that may gradually dissolve over time, potentially reducing the need for a second surgery to remove hardware.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage trial with only 160 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The new nail could fail to heal the fracture properly or cause unexpected side effects like inflammation or breakage.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Femoral Fractures femoral neck fracture humerus fracture tibia fracture

As listed by the trial registrant

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

FEMORAL FRACTURE HUMERAL FRACTURE TIBIAL FRACTURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Capital Medical University

Xicheng, Beijing Municipality, China
Hebei Medical University Third Hospital

Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
Henan Luoyang Orthopedic Hospital (Henan Orthopedic Hospital)

Luoyang, He'Nan, China
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital

Xuhui, Shanghai Municipality, China
Xi'an Honghui Hospital

Xi'an, Shaanxi, China

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