DEFT hand control test for people with arm amputations
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a special implanted system meant to help control a hand using nerve signals. It is for adult arm/hand amputees and may help improve hand/arm control and reduce pain impacts.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and have a hand, forearm, or arm amputation
- You can read, understand, and sign the study consent form
- You can take part in all steps, including implanting the device, testing it, and later removing it
- You can communicate in English without an interpreter
- Your overall and “phantom” pain (pain felt in the missing limb) is well-controlled and not disabling
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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