Evaluating a new implant for thumb joint arthritis treatment

Thumb Hemi-Arthroplasty With Natural Kinematics; a Prospective Multicenter Study to Confirm the Safety and Efficacy of the InDx Implant

Not applicable Interventional Loci Orthopaedics · NCT06467760

This study is testing a new implant for people with thumb joint arthritis to see if it helps relieve their pain and improve their hand function.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment73 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorLoci Orthopaedics Industry-sponsored
Locations1 site (Bruges)
Trial IDNCT06467760 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study is a prospective, multicenter, non-comparative trial aimed at assessing the safety and performance of the InDx CMC implant for patients suffering from CMC joint arthritis. Participants will undergo surgical treatment with the implant, and their outcomes will be monitored to confirm its efficacy. The study will include patients with Grade I-III osteoarthritis of the CMC joint, ensuring a focused evaluation of the implant's effectiveness in this specific population.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with confirmed Grade I-III osteoarthritis of the CMC joint.

Not a fit: Patients with Grade IV osteoarthritis or those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis in the index hand may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this could provide a new effective treatment option for patients with thumb joint arthritis, potentially improving their quality of life.

How similar studies have performed: While this approach is being evaluated in this specific context, similar studies have shown promise in the use of implants for joint arthritis treatment.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* The patient is at least 18 years of age;
* The patient has a confirmed Grade I-III osteoarthritis of the CMC joint on clinical examination and X-ray;
* The patient is eligible for surgical treatment of CMC I arthrosis in the opinion of the investigator.
* The patient agrees to abstain from enrolment in any other clinical trials that will conflict or interfere with the interpretation of the results of this study, in the opinion of the Investigator, for the duration of the study;
* The patient is able to understand the aims and objectives of the trial and is willing to consent;
* The patient is willing and able to return for all study-related follow-up procedures;
* If the patient is female, is either using contraception or is postmenopausal, or male partner is using contraception

Exclusion Criteria:

* The patient is suffering from Rheumatoid arthritis in the index hand;
* The patient is suffering from Grade IV osteoarthritis of the CMC joint;
* The patient is suffering post-traumatic arthritis of the CMC joint in the index hand;
* The patient is a pregnant/lactating female (tested as per institutional requirements);
* Active or latent infection, or sepsis;
* Insufficient quantity or quality of bone and/or soft tissue in the index hand;
* Metal or polymer material sensitivity;
* Muscular imbalance, peripheral vascular disease that prohibits adequate healing, or a poor soft-tissue envelope in the surgical field, absence of musculoligamentous supporting structures, or peripheral neuropathy;
* Patient with previous thumb surgery in the index hand
* In the opinion of the investigator, any medical condition that makes the subject unsuitable for inclusion in the study, including, but not limited to

  * Patients with a diagnosis of concomitant injury that may interfere with healing
  * Patients with clinically significant renal, hepatic, cardiac, endocrine, hematologic, autoimmune, or any systemic disease or systemic infection that may make interpretation of the results difficult
* Patients who have undergone systemic administration within 30 days prior to implantation of any type of corticosteroid, antineoplastic, immunostimulating, or immunosuppressive agents
* Comorbidity that reduces life expectancy to less than 36 months

Where this trial is running

Bruges

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions CMC Joint Arthritis
Last reviewed 2026-06-10 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.