New surgical navigation system for bunions under study

NCT ID NCT07567092

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

Summary

This study will follow 100 adults having bunion correction surgery with the VIRTUGUIDE System, a computer-assisted navigation tool. Researchers will track healing, pain, foot function, and any complications. The goal is to see how well the system works in real-world use.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

VIRTUGUIDE System (surgical navigation software and instruments) with DePuy Synthes Lapidus implants

What this could lead to

If successful, this registry could show that the VIRTUGUIDE System helps surgeons perform bunion surgery more consistently, potentially leading to better healing and fewer complications.

What could go wrong

This is an observational registry, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove the system is better than other methods. Results may not apply to all patients or surgeons.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for HALLUX VALGUS are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hallux Valgus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Contact

    Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists

    Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23462, United States

  • Community Health Network

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46229, United States

  • Foot And Ankle Specialists of Southeast Michigan

    Warren, Michigan, 48092, United States

  • MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center

    Waterloo, Iowa, 50703, United States

  • Morrison Community Hospital

    Morrison, Illinois, 61270, United States

  • MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital

    Puyallup, Washington, 98372, United States

  • OrthoCarolina Research Institute

    Charlotte, North Carolina, 28207, United States

  • The Iowa Clinic

    West Des Moines, Iowa, 50266, United States