Donated bone implant shows promise for tough wrist breaks

NCT ID NCT05987033

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

Summary

This early study tested a new implant called NVDX3, made from donated human bone cells, in 11 adults with severe wrist fractures. The implant was placed during a single surgery to help the bone heal. The main goal was to check safety, and researchers also looked at how well the bone healed.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

NVDX3 (an implant made from donated human bone cells)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could lead to a new way to help heal complex wrist fractures without needing a second surgery to take bone from elsewhere in the body.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small study with only 11 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The main goal is safety, not yet proof that it works better than standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

radius fracture Wrist Fractures

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg

    Luxembourg, 1210, Luxembourg