Upper arm amputation rehab study to improve hand control and feel
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests a new approach for rehabilitation after an upper-limb amputation to help improve your ability to intentionally control a prosthetic and regain a sense of position (“proprioception”). You may be considered if you are planning an elective upper-arm or below-elbow amputation and can safely have surgery and follow up closely.
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Who can take part
- You’re age 18 to 65 (and can be male or female).
- You are planning an elective amputation of one or both arms between above the elbow and below the elbow due to injury, birth differences, or progressive arthritis.
- You are medically stable enough for general anesthesia (you’re considered low-risk, like ASA Class I or II).
- You have no current serious infection in the arm that would be amputated.
- You are not on medicines that weaken the immune system or affect healing, like immunosuppressants or long-term steroid therapy.
- You can understand and communicate your recovery updates, and you’re willing to attend follow-up visits (including some visits/testing at MIT).
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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