Sharing experiences using an upper-limb prosthesis
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at what it feels like to use an upper-limb prosthesis over time. It may help researchers understand user experiences and improve prosthesis support and training.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Be 18 years or older
- Be able to talk through the study and give consent in English
- Have a one-arm amputation (either through the forearm or upper arm) that happened after injury or illness
- Have been using an upper-limb prosthesis for at least 6 months, and still use the kind you’ll describe
- Be comfortable discussing your prosthesis and your experiences with limb loss
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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