Clinical trial Recruiting at 5 sites Observational Ages 22 and up

VIRTUGUIDE System with DePuy Synthes Lapidus Implant for Hallux Valgus

Official title: VIRTUGUIDE™ SYSTEM REGISTRY

Run by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. · NCT07567092 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests how well the VIRTUGUIDE System with a compatible DePuy Synthes Lapidus implant works for people undergoing a primary Lapidus procedure to correct hallux valgus.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages22 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorDePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
Industry-sponsored
Locations5 sites (Waterloo, Iowa and 4 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 7, 2026
Main results expectedMay 15, 2028
Study endsMay 15, 2028
Registry record updatedNovember 3, 2026
Trial IDNCT07567092 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults aged 22 or older undergoing a primary Lapidus procedure for hallux valgus who will use the VIRTUGUIDE System with a compatible DePuy Synthes Lapidus implant and can complete translated PROMs.

Probably not a fit

Patients not receiving the compatible implant or not undergoing the Lapidus procedure, or unable to complete PROMs, may not derive direct benefit.

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 evaluates surgeon experience and surgical outcomes when using the VIRTUGUIDE System (software and instruments) together with a compatible DePuy Synthes Lapidus implant during the index Lapidus procedure for hallux valgus. Eligible participants are adults 22 years or older undergoing a primary Lapidus correction and who can complete translated patient-reported outcome measures. The study collects on-label fixation implants and may include data transfer to DePuy Synthes. No interventional treatment beyond standard care is described, and the focus is on real-world performance and outcomes. Participating sites include three midwestern and regional foot and ankle centers in the United States.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, surgeons may gain insights on the practicality and outcomes of the VIRTUGUIDE System with these implants for hallux valgus correction.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies in adjacent orthopedic procedures have reported practical feasibility and meaningful outcome data with guided instrumentation, but this specific combination is observational and builds on prior selective-use experiences.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:

* Participants, both male and female, \>= 22 years old at the time of consent
* Participants undergoing a primary Lapidus procedure for the correction of hallux valgus using the VIRTUGUIDE System (software + instruments) and who receive a compatible DePuy Synthes Lapidus implant
* Participants must be able to read and understand questions and responses in an available translated language for patient reported outcomes (PROMs)
* All primary Lapidus fixation implants are used on-label according to the implant IFU/FDA cleared labeling
* Participants who can speak, read, and comprehend the Institutional Review Board approved Informed Consent Document and are willing and able to provide informed patient consent for participation and have authorized the transfer of his/her information to DePuy Synthes

Exclusion criteria:

* Participation in any other medical device or medicinal product study within the previous month. Participation in observational studies is allowed
* In the opinion of the Principal Investigator, the subject is unable to comply with the requirements of the registry
* Participant has known allergies to implant components
* Participant presenting for a revision of a Lapidus procedure
* Participant has existing hardware in the operative joint

Where it's running

  • MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
    Waterloo, Iowa, United States
    Recruiting
  • The Iowa Clinic
    West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
    Recruiting
  • Foot And Ankle Specialists of Southeast Michigan
    Warren, Michigan, United States
    Recruiting
  • OrthoCarolina Research Institute
    Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
  • Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists
    Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.