New toe implant aims to ease arthritis pain without fusion
NCT ID NCT07538141
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a new synthetic implant for the big toe joint in people with arthritis. The implant replaces the damaged joint surface to reduce pain and improve function. About 20 adults aged 21-75 with moderate to severe arthritis will be enrolled and followed for safety and pain relief.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 20 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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21 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. 21-75 years; 2. Body Mass Index (BMI) ≤ 38; 3. Degenerative or post-traumatic arthritis of the first metatarsal joint with ICRS grade 2, 3, or 4; 4. Pre-operative VAS pain score of \>40; 5. Presence of good bone stock, without need for bone graft Exclusion Criteria: 1. Known allergy to polyurethanes, bone cement, acrylic, or titanium; 2. Due to anatomy and/or lesion location, inability to position the implant flush or slightly proud relative to the articular surface precluding proper device placement; 3. Lack of 2mm of vital bone on all sides of implant site; 4. Cartilage lesions on the phalanx of ICRS Grade 3 - 4 opposite the lesion intended for treatment; 5. Additional ipsilateral lower limb (hip, knee, ankle, or foot) pathology that requires active treatment (e.g., surgery, brace); 6. Bilateral degenerative or post-traumatic arthritis of the MTP joints that would require simultaneous treatment of both MTP joints; 7. Previous cheilectomy resulting in inadequate bone stock; 8. Diagnosis of gout; 9. Hallux varus to any degree or hallux valgus \>20; 10. Hyper mobility at proximal metatarsal joint; 11. Interphalangeal angle \>15
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RECRUITINGLodz, Poland
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