CapFlex implant trial for finger joint replacement
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial studies a new implant (the CapFlex) to replace a damaged finger joint (the PIP joint) when conservative treatments are not enough. It may help reduce pain and improve stability for the right type of joint problem.
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Who can take part
- You are older than 18 years
- You need a PIP joint replacement for pain from arthritis or a badly unstable finger fracture
- You can speak and read Dutch
- You are willing to join the study and sign written consent
- You do not have inflammatory arthritis or major bone loss
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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