Testing a forearm implant that records muscle signals for prosthetic use
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a small implant that records signals from your forearm muscles in people with a specific type of arm amputation. It aims to help improve how well prosthetic hands can be controlled using muscle activity.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a single transradial or wrist-joint amputation (one arm), not both arms.
- You can independently and voluntarily move the muscles in the front and back of your forearm area.
- Your amputation has been there for more than 1 year at the time of implant surgery.
- You are between ages 22 and 70, and can follow study instructions in English.
- You can understand the study and pass a psychological (mental health) and social assessment.
- You must not have certain health risks or implanted devices (like pacemakers or deep brain stimulators).
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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