Elbow implant showdown: which design works best?

NCT ID NCT07560657

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Hospital Universitario La Paz Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares two types of artificial elbow joints used to replace a broken bone in the elbow that can't be fixed. About 90 patients will be randomly assigned to receive one of two implant designs. Researchers will track their elbow function, pain, and movement for two years to see if one design leads to better results.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: radial head arthroplasty (implant)
What this could lead to: If this trial succeeds, it could help surgeons choose the best implant design for patients with severe elbow fractures, improving mobility and reducing complications.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 90 patients. Results may not apply to everyone, and some patients may still experience stiffness or need implant removal.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

arthropathy Elbow Fractures Elbow Injuries radius fracture

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ELBOW ARTHROPATHY ELBOW DISLOCATION ELBOW FRACTURE ELBOW FRACTURES INVOLVING A COMBINATION OF FRACTURES OF THE RADIUS AND ULN ELBOW INJURY

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Locations

Hospital Universitario La Paz

Madrid, Madrid, 28046, Spain

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