Using 3D printed models to plan surgery for Kienbock's disease
Official title: 3D Printing Models and Personalized Guides in Surgical Planning of Shortening, Wedge and Dorsolateral Biplane Closing Osteotomies in Kienbock´s Disease Stages II and III.
Run by Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau · NCT06460922 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if using 3D printed models can help surgeons plan better surgeries for people with Kienbock's disease to improve wrist function and quality of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Barcelona, Barcelona) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 10, 2024 |
| Main results expected | November 28, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 12, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06460922 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 to 85 with Kienbock's disease classified as stages II, IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with pre-radiological stage I Kienbock's disease or those with advanced osteoarthrosis (stage IV) will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on patients with Kienbock's disease stages II-III, a condition characterized by ischemic necrosis of the lunate bone. It aims to evaluate the effectiveness of various radial osteotomy techniques tailored to individual anatomical risk factors associated with the disease. By utilizing 3D printed models, surgeons can better plan and execute these procedures, which are designed to alleviate pain and prevent disease progression. The study will assess the outcomes of these surgical interventions in improving wrist function and patient quality of life.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved surgical outcomes and pain relief for patients suffering from Kienbock's disease.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of 3D printing in surgical planning is gaining traction, this specific application in Kienbock's disease is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Kienbock´s disease in the wrist estages II, IIIA, IIIB or IIIC by Lichtman classification Exclusion Criteria: * Pre-radiological stages-Lichtman stage I * Radiocarpal and midcarpal osteoarthrosis, Lichtman stage IV * Kienböck in children: less than 18 years * Adults years greater than 85 years old
Where it's running
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Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Claudia Lamas, MD, Ph D — Research Institute IIB Sant Pau. Institut de Recerca de l´Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
- Study coordinator: Claudia Lamas, MD, PhD
- Email: clamasg@santpau.cat
- Phone: 935537032
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.