Testing different prosthetics controls for arm amputees
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests how different numbers and types of muscle signals (myoelectric) affect control of a prosthetic hand and wrist. It aims to find the best setup for people with a below-elbow amputation who have used a myoelectric prosthetic before.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have one arm amputated below the elbow (transradial)
- You currently use or have used a myoelectric (muscle-controlled) prosthetic
- Your amputation happened at least 6 months ago
- You have enough remaining arm length to fit a wrist rotation device in a test socket
- Your prosthetic socket fits well (rated 6 or higher on comfort scale)
- You can wear and operate a prosthetic with a rotating wrist and multi-finger hand
- You understand and can follow multi-step instructions in English
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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