A new metal rod for broken thigh, shin, or upper arm bones
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests a new type of metal rod (called an intramedullary nail) made from a magnesium-titanium blend that helps stabilize broken long bones while they heal. It may be a good option for people who need surgery for fractures in the thigh, shin, or upper arm.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old, but no older than 80, and your bones must be fully grown.
- You need a recent break (fracture) in one of your long bones – thigh, shin, or upper arm – that requires surgery to fix it.
- You should be willing and able to follow the study schedule, attend follow-up visits, and give your written permission to take part.
- You cannot be pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding during the trial.
- You must not have certain health issues like active infections, severe bone loss, poorly controlled diabetes, or serious heart, liver, kidney, or lung disease.
- You must not be allergic to the implant materials or have taken certain medications (like chemotherapy, steroids, or strong painkillers) recently.
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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