Tiny implant aims to resurface damaged knees
NCT ID NCT07542184
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This early study tests a new implant called Nanochon Chondrograft for people with knee cartilage lesions. Five participants aged 22 to 60 will receive the implant during surgery. The main goal is to see if the device is safe over 12 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Nanochon Chondrograft implant (a device surgically placed in the knee to resurface cartilage lesions)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to a new surgical option for repairing damaged knee cartilage, potentially reducing pain and improving joint function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, first-in-human study with only 5 participants, so safety and effectiveness are not yet proven. The implant may fail to work or cause complications.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Panama Clinic
Panama City, Panama
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