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Amputation NeuromaNCT03957226

An Osseoanchored Percutaneous Prosthesis Study Evaluating Stable Neural Signal Transmission in Subjects With Transhumeral Amputations

A study testing e-OPRA (electronic-Osseoanchored Prosthese for the Rehabilitation of Amputees) in people with Amputation Neuroma and Amputation, run by University of Michigan at 1 site in United States.

Withdrawn

Withdrawn. The study stopped before anyone enrolled.

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Trial summary

This early feasibility study proposes to evaluate use of the electronic-Osseoanchored Prostheses for the Rehabilitation of Amputees (e-OPRA) device, a transhumeral implant system for direct skeletal anchorage of amputation prostheses, with a test prosthesis. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 22 to 65 years
Conditions the study is for
Amputation Neuroma, Amputation, Prosthesis User
What is being tested?
e-OPRA (electronic-Osseoanchored Prosthese for the Rehabilitation of Amputees)
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
0 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
30 Jan 2020to 23 Jun 2022
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 22 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Male or female age 22-65 at the time of surgery.
  • The patient must have one of the following medical conditions:
  • A condition requiring performance of a unilateral transhumeral amputation;
  • An existing transhumeral OPRA device implanted under IDE G150155;
  • An existing unilateral transhumeral amputation; or
  • An existing unilateral transhumeral amputation with previous nerve reinnervation surgery.
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  • The patient must have a residual humerus of greater than or equal to 10 cm.
  • The patient must have a cortical thickness of at least 1.5 mm.
  • The patient must have at least a portion of biceps and triceps muscles present.
  • The subject must have undergone consultation with at least two upper extremity surgical specialists to ensure they have exhausted all limb salvage options prior to undergoing amputation.
  • The patient must have adequate bone stock to support the implanted device.
  • In the opinion of the Investigators, normal cognitive function and absence of any physical limitations, addictive diseases or underlying medical conditions that may preclude patient from being a good surgical and/or study candidate.
  • Willingness, ability and commitment to participate in baseline and follow-up evaluations for the full length of the study including the prescribed rehabilitation program.
  • Written informed consent to participate in the study provided by the patient or legal representative.

Who cannot join

  • Women who are pregnant, lactating, or planning a pregnancy during the first twelve (12) months of the post-surgical follow-up.
  • Arthrosis of the ipsilateral glenohumeral joint by radiographs.
  • Subjects who have not been completely abstinent from tobacco use for at least 6 weeks preoperatively.
  • Active or dormant infection.
  • Evidence of or a documented history of severe peripheral vascular disease, diabetes mellitus (type I or type II), skin diseases, neuropathy, neuropathic disease, severe phantom pain, or osteoporosis, such that, in the opinion of the Investigator, the subject will not be a good study candidate.
  • History of systemically administered corticosteroids, immunosuppressive therapy, or chemotherapeutic drugs within six (6) months of implant surgery.
  • Severe medical co-morbidity, atypical skeletal anatomy, or poor general physical/mental health that, in the opinion of the Investigator, will not allow the subject to be a good study candidate (i.e., other disease processes, other indwelling electronic implants, mental incapacity, substance abuse, shortened life expectancy, and vulnerable patient population).
  • Current involvement in another clinical study where that participation may conflict or interfere with the treatment, follow-up or results of this clinical study.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • University of Michigan

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109

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About this study

This early feasibility study proposes to evaluate use of the electronic-Osseoanchored Prostheses for the Rehabilitation of Amputees (e-OPRA) device, a transhumeral implant system for direct skeletal anchorage of amputation prostheses, with a test prosthesis. The e-OPRA System is being investigated to better understand the ability to improve the functionality of the prosthesis and enhance the sense of embodiment of the prosthesis itself. This will be a 10 subject Early Feasibility Study in which the primary objective is to capture preliminary safety and effectiveness information on the implanted e-OPRA system. With the addition of electrodes to the muscle segments, this biological interface allows for both the extraction of fine motor control signals from the nerve fascicles and the generation of sensory percepts via electrical stimulation of the muscles. In addition, electrodes placed on muscles within the residuum with native vascularization and innervation also allow the extraction of critical motor control signals and the generation of sensory feedback through muscle stimulation. The electrical activity recorded from these muscle segments (called electromyography or EMG) is specific to certain movements and can be used to determine precisely how a person wants to move their arm and hand. Use of the e-OPRA device with the well-documented neuro-electronic capabilities of EMG control systems provides an alternative to traditional socket prostheses by establishing a direct, loadbearing link between the patient's skeleton and prosthesis.

Being tested
e-OPRA (electronic-Osseoanchored Prosthese for the Rehabilitation of Amputees)

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • e-OPRA (electronic-Osseoanchored Prosthese for the Rehabilitation of Amputees)Device

    The e-OPRA is an implant system that provides an alternative to traditional socket prostheses by establishing a direct, load-bearing link between the patient's skeleton and a prosthesis for transhumeral amputees. The anchorage element of the system is implanted directly into the bone while the electrodes that provide control signals for the prosthesis are implanted into muscle grafts on the transhumeral amputation.

Study groups in NCT03957226
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Trasnhumeral e-OPRA ImplantExperimentalThis arm includes patients with transhumeral amputation that will receive the e-OPRA implant system.
Receives: Device: e-OPRA (electronic-Osseoanchored Prosthese for the Rehabilitation of Amputees)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change in Electrical signal quality between implanted electrodes and test prosthesis

    Efficacy will be evaluated by signal-to-noise ratio during maximum voluntary contraction of at least two independent myoelectric signals.

    Measured: Baseline, 24 months

  2. Adverse Events

    Safety will be evaluated by assessing the adverse event type, incidence, timing, severity, treatment, outcome, and relationship to the device.

    Measured: Baseline

  3. Adverse Events

    Safety will be evaluated by assessing the adverse event type, incidence, timing, severity, treatment, outcome, and relationship to the device.

    Measured: 3 Months Post-Op

  4. Adverse Events

    Safety will be evaluated by assessing the adverse event type, incidence, timing, severity, treatment, outcome, and relationship to the device.

    Measured: 6 Months Post-Op

  5. Adverse Events

    Safety will be evaluated by assessing the adverse event type, incidence, timing, severity, treatment, outcome, and relationship to the device.

    Measured: 9 Months Post-Op

  6. Adverse Events

    Safety will be evaluated by assessing the adverse event type, incidence, timing, severity, treatment, outcome, and relationship to the device.

    Measured: 12 Months Post-Op

  7. Adverse Events

    Safety will be evaluated by assessing the adverse event type, incidence, timing, severity, treatment, outcome, and relationship to the device.

    Measured: 15 Months Post-Op

  8. Adverse Events

    Safety will be evaluated by assessing the adverse event type, incidence, timing, severity, treatment, outcome, and relationship to the device.

    Measured: 18 Months Post-Op

  9. Adverse Events

    Safety will be evaluated by assessing the adverse event type, incidence, timing, severity, treatment, outcome, and relationship to the device.

    Measured: 21 Months Post-Op

  10. Adverse Events

    Safety will be evaluated by assessing the adverse event type, incidence, timing, severity, treatment, outcome, and relationship to the device.

    Measured: 24 Months Post-Op

Secondary outcomes (10)
  1. Number of Subjects with 2 or more Degrees of Freedom

    The number of subjects achieving 2 or more degrees of freedom summarized using frequency and percentage

    Measured: Baseline, 24 months

  2. Change in Pain Level as measured by SF-36

    Change in Pain Level as measured by SF-36 survey Pain will be assessed using the SF-36 survey instrument, to be filled out by the participant before and after each surgical procedure performed and at a minimum of once per month while electrodes remain implanted. Scores range from 0 - 100 Lower scores = more disability, higher scores = less disability.

    Measured: Baseline, 24 months

  3. Change in Pain Level as measured by LANSS surveys

    Change in Pain Level as measured by LANSS survey Pain will be assessed using the LANSS survey instrument, to be filled out by the participant before and after each surgical procedure performed and at a minimum of once per month while electrodes remain implanted. A score greater than 12 (From 0 to 15) indicates neuropathic pain.

    Measured: Baseline, 24 months

  4. Change in prosthetic functionality and performance as measured by the SHAP (Southhampton Hand Assessment Procedure)

    Measured by the participant performing the SHAP at each experimental visit. A higher score indicates increased upper limb functionality.

    Measured: Baseline, 24 months

  5. Change in prosthetic functionality and performance as measured by the AM-ULA (Activities Measure for Upper Limb Amputees)

    Measured by the participant performing the AM-ULA at each experimental visit. A higher score indicates increased upper limb functionality.

    Measured: Baseline, 24 months

  6. Change in prosthetic functionality and performance as measured by the UEFT (Upper Extremity Function Test)

    Measured by the participant performing the UEFT at each experimental visit. A higher score indicates increased upper limb functionality.

    Measured: Baseline, 24 months

  7. Change in Pain Level as measured by PROMIS (Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System) Questionnaire

    Change in Pain Level as measured by LANSS survey Pain will be assessed using the LANSS survey instrument, to be filled out by the participant before surgery and at each experimental visit. The Numeric Rating Scale measures (adult, pediatric, parent proxy) each consist of a single item rating pain on average over the past 7 days from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain you can think of). The items are not calibrated and do not produce a T-score. Instead, raw response scores (0 to 10) should be used for analyses.

    Measured: Baseline, 24 months

  8. Change in prosthetic functionality as measured by the DASH Questionnaire

    Measured by the participant filling out the DASH questionnaire before surgery and at each experimental visit every 3 months. A score closer to 1 indicates higher functionality. The DASH Outcome Measure is scored in two components: the disability/symptom section (30 items, scored 1-5) and the optional high performance Sport/Music or Work section (4 items, scored 1-5). The raw is transformed to a zero-to-100 scale, with an average score closer to 100 meaning higher disability (unable to perform tasks).

    Measured: Baseline, 24 months

  9. Change in Pain Level as measured by DVPRS (Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale)

    Measured by the participant assigning a number 1-10 of their pain while viewing the DVPRS. A score close to of 0 indicates zero pain, and a score of 10 indicates maximum pain as bad is it can be.

    Measured: Baseline, 24 months

  10. Change in Quality of Life as measured by the EQ-5D-5L Questionnaire

    Measured by the participant filling out the EQ-5D-5L before surgery and at each experimental visit every 3 months. Each question is scored from 1-5, with 5 having the most difficulty in that area.

    Measured: Baseline, 24 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted21 May 2019
  2. Study start30 Jan 2020 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion23 Jun 2022
  4. Study completion23 Jun 2022

Why it stopped: Study was not sufficiently funded. No enrollment took place.

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Device feasibility
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
0 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03957226
Sponsor's protocol ID
HUM00146699
Status last verified
Oct 2024
First submitted
2 May 2019
Last updated
4 Oct 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
Yes

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing e-OPRA (electronic-Osseoanchored Prosthese for the Rehabilitation of Amputees) in people with Amputation Neuroma and Amputation, run by University of Michigan at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 14 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: withdrawn, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 Oct 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change in Electrical signal quality between implanted electrodes and test prosthesis (time frame: Baseline, 24 months). The study lists 10 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 4 Oct 2024.

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