Clinical trials: Limb Deficiencies
Limb Deficiencies, Pediatric ALL
Innovative Prosthetic Systems for Pediatric Limb Loss to Accommodate Growth
An immediate fit adjustable prosthetic system is being investigated for children. The age range being recruited is from 3 years up to 18 years old.
- Trial name
- NCT05230004
- Testing
- iFIT prosthesis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Upper Extremity Impairments, Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Obi Medical Robot: Evaluating Effectiveness Related to Usability
This mixed-methods usability study evaluates the effectiveness of the Obi Gen 3 robotic feeding device in meeting user needs among providers, caregivers, and patients.
- Conditions
- Upper Extremity Impairments, Cerebral Palsy (CP), ALS - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Rett Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT07151950
- Testing
- One-week trial of Obi Medical device, which provides robotic assistance with feeding to persons with upper extremity impairments who are unable to self-feed in the traditional manner using utensils
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Desin LLC
ADHD, Iron-deficiency
Impact of Iron Supplementation Treatment on Brain Iron Concentrations
The goal of the present study is to provide novel data to evaluate brain iron concentration as a mediator of the association between iron supplementation treatment and improvement in symptoms of ADHD and RLS in children…
- Conditions
- ADHD, Iron-deficiency, Restless Legs Syndrome, Periodic Limb Movement Sleep Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT04144790
- Testing
- ferrous sulfate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc.
Limb Deficiencies
Early Prosthetics in Children With Upper Limb Deficiency
For children with congenital upper limb deficiency, introduction of the prosthesis is guided by clinical experience rather than by Evidence Based Medicine.
- Trial name
- EARLIMB (NCT04851600)
- Testing
- prosthesis
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Lille
Sleep Disorder, Restless Legs Syndrome
Oral Iron Frequency for Childhood Restless Leg Syndrome/Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
The purpose of this research study is to see if the level of serum ferritin differs based on how often oral iron (in the form of ferrous sulfate) is given to children with restless leg syndrome/periodic limb movement disorder.
- Conditions
- Sleep Disorder, Restless Legs Syndrome, Periodic Limb Movement Sleep Disorder, Iron-deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT04610827
- Testing
- Ferrous sulfate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Neurologic Diseases, Hemiparesis
NuroSleeve Powered Brace & Stimulation System to Restore Arm Function
The purpose of this study is to investigate if a person with weakness or paralysis in one or both arms, can use the NuroSleeve combined powered arm brace (orthosis) and muscle stimulation system to help restore movement in one…
- Conditions
- Neurologic Diseases, Hemiparesis, Quadriplegia, Muscular Dystrophies
- Trial name
- NCT04798378
- Testing
- Neurosleeve
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne, Orthotic Devices
The Effect of a Muscle-mimicking, Fabric-type Shoulder Orthosis on Functional Movements of the Upper Limb in Patients With Neuromuscular Disorder
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effect of a muscle-mimicking, fabric-type shoulder orthosis on functional movements of the upper limb in patients with neuromuscular disorder.
- Conditions
- Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne, Orthotic Devices, Upper Extremity, Neuromuscular Diseases (NMD)
- Trial name
- NCT06363357
- Testing
- Shoulder orthosis
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital