Test of a smart arm prosthesis control system for arm amputees
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial studies whether the MyoTrain system can help people with a below-elbow (trans-radial) arm amputation control a myoelectric prosthesis using muscle signals. It may help you practice and use a more “thought-to-movement” style control method if you meet the safety and participation requirements.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a below-elbow (trans-radial) amputation on one side.
- Your prosthetist says you’re a good candidate for a myoelectric prosthesis with pattern-recognition control.
- You are 18 years or older and can read/speak English fluently.
- You have not used pattern-recognition control for a prosthesis before.
- Your amputation site is fully healed (no unhealed wounds), and your skin can handle small sensor pads.
- You don’t have major untreated brain/cognitive, nerve, or limb movement problems that would prevent full participation, and your pain is controlled enough for study visits.
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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