New thumb implant aims to ease arthritis pain and restore grip

NCT ID NCT06546306

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study is testing a new thumb joint replacement called the Touch® prosthesis in 216 adults with severe thumb osteoarthritis. The implant is designed to reduce pain and improve thumb mobility. Researchers will check how well it works and how safe it is over time, starting at 3 months after surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Touch® dual mobility trapeziometacarpal prosthesis (a thumb joint replacement implant)

What this could lead to

If successful, this implant could offer a reliable option to reduce pain and restore thumb function for people with severe thumb osteoarthritis.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may be less definitive. Risks include surgery complications, implant failure, or ongoing pain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis, hand

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre de la main du Pays d'Aix

    Aix-en-Provence, 13090, France

  • Clinic of Chataigneraie

    Beaumont, 63110, France

  • Medical Office Archimed

    Lesquin, 59810, France

  • Medical Office of Dr TCHURUKDICHIAN

    Dijon, 21000, France

  • Médipôle De Savoie

    Challes-les-Eaux, 73190, France

  • Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery Practice

    Bezannes, 51430, France