3D-Printed ankle bone implant tested in new study
NCT ID NCT06311331
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing a custom 3D-printed device that replaces the talus bone in the ankle. The device is designed for people with severe bone damage from conditions like avascular necrosis or large cartilage defects. Researchers will follow 50 participants for 5 years to see if the implant stays in place and reduces pain without serious complications.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Total Talus Replacement (TTR) device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this device could offer a way to replace a damaged ankle bone, reducing pain and helping people avoid ankle fusion or amputation.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-arm study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. There is a risk of device-related complications or the need for further surgery.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Inc.
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28207, United States
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