Clinical trials: Upper Limb Amputation
Upper Limb Amputation Above Elbow, Upper Limb Amputation Below Elbow
Long-Term Stability of the Glide Control Strategy
This research is intended to test whether the prescription of the Glide prosthesis control system reduces the burden of use for both patients and their clinical care team as compared to use of Pattern Recognition-based advanced…
- Trial name
- NCT07222085
- Testing
- Glide Control System, Pattern Recognition System
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Infinite Biomedical Technologies
Amputation
A Unique Body-Powered Terminal Device With Enhanced Grasping Capabilities for Individuals With Upper Limb Loss
We have developed a novel terminal device for a prosthetic arm that eliminates the functional tradeoffs seen in body-powered voluntary open devices.
- Trial name
- NCT07254247
- Testing
- Novel Prosthetic Hook, Control Hook (Light Spring), Control Hook (Heavy Spring)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Little Room Innovations, LLC
Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee, Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee
Pain in Trans Femoral and Trans Tibial Amputees
Phantom limb is difficult to manage and has a significant impact on the patient's quality of life. At present, the scientific evidence shows that the infusion of local anesthetics with epidural and perineural catheters in the…
- Trial name
- AMPUPHANTOM (NCT03789435)
- Testing
- Questionnaire
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Upper Extremity Injury, Upper Extremity Deformities, Congenital
SoftHand Comparison Study
A trial to compare the performance of the SoftHand Pro (SHP) and Ossur i-Limb in people with transradial limb loss over an 8-week period.
- Conditions
- Upper Extremity Injury, Upper Extremity Deformities, Congenital, Amputation, Traumatic, Amputation, Congenital
- Trial name
- NCT05328934
- Testing
- SoftHand Pro, Ossur i-Limb
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Amputation of Upper Limb
A Multicenter, Multinational, Cohort Long-term Post-market Clinical Follow-up (PMCF) of the Safety and Efficacy of the Osseoanchored Prostheses for the Rehabilitation of Amputees (OPRA) Implant System When Used for Transhumeral Implantation in Amputee Patients
This non-interventional clinical investigation is initiated for the purpose of long-term Post-Market Clinical Follow-up (PMCF) and the follow-up time of patients is expected to span from 6 months to >20 years in function.
- Trial name
- ReTHro (NCT06753110)
- Testing
- OPRA transhumeral
- Where
- 6 sites in Australia, Austria and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Integrum
Amputation, Traumatic
Feasibility of Implantable Myoelectric Sensors to Control Upper Limb Prostheses
This study will evaluate the feasibility of using implanted myoelectric sensors (IMES) to control an electromechanical prosthetic wrist and hand.
- Trial name
- IMES (NCT01901081)
- Testing
- IMES
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- The Alfred E. Mann Foundation for Scientific Research
Phantom Limb Pain
Study of Phantom Limb Pain Suppression Using Neuromodulation Methods
This study assesses the effectiveness of neuromodulation in alleviating pain through the stimulation of peripheral nerves. The research involves implanting electrodes for test stimulation of peripheral nerves (PNS - Peripheral…
- Trial name
- NCT06644807
- Testing
- Motor Cortex Stimulation, Spinal cord stimulation, Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in Russia
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology
Multiple Sclerosis, Poststroke/CVA Hemiparesis
Mechanical Determinants of Upper Limbs Oscillation During Gait
It is unclear why humans typically swing their arms during gait. To date, the debate on how to arm swing comes about (i.e. whether it is caused by accelerations of the shoulder girdle or muscular activity) is still going on.
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Poststroke/CVA Hemiparesis, Parkinson Disease, Cerebral Palsy
- Trial name
- CLAPENDAS (NCT05778474)
- Testing
- Healthy subjects, Pathologic group
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Auxologico Italiano
Upper Limb Amputation
Functional Performance of Voluntary Opening and Closing Body Powered Prostheses
This study will compare the functional performance of voluntary opening (VO) and voluntary closing (VC) body powered prostheses.
- Trial name
- NCT02136238
- Testing
- Hosmer 5XA voluntary opening hook, TRS Grip 3 voluntary closing hook
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Amputation
Effectiveness of Frontal Plane Adaptability in a Novel Foot Prosthesis
People with lower extremity amputation (LEA) have persistent problems with balance, falls, residual limb pain, functional mobility, cognitive attention during gait, and satisfaction with participation in daily activities, despite…
- Trial name
- NCT06214026
- Testing
- META-Arc foot locked, META-Arc foot unlocked
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Amputation Arm and Hand, Unilateral Right, Amputation Arm and Hand, Unilateral Left
Neural Enabled Prosthesis for Upper Limb Amputees
This study is designed to evaluate the feasibility of The Adaptive Neural Systems Neural-Enabled Prosthetic Hand (ANS-NEPH) system.
- Conditions
- Amputation Arm and Hand, Unilateral Right, Amputation Arm and Hand, Unilateral Left, Prosthesis User
- Trial name
- NCT03432325
- Testing
- Neural Enabled Prosthesis
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Mastectomy, Upper Limb Amputation Below Elbow
Cryoanalgesia to Prevent Acute and Chronic Pain Following Surgery: A Randomized, Double-Masked, Sham-Controlled Study
The ultimate objective of the proposed line of research is to determine if cryoanalgesia is an effective adjunctive treatment for pain in the period immediately following various painful surgical procedures; and, if this…
- Conditions
- Mastectomy, Upper Limb Amputation Below Elbow, Upper Limb Amputation Above Elbow, Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee
- Trial name
- NCT03578237
- Testing
- Cryoneurolysis (active)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Amputation, Amputation, Traumatic
Evaluation of Dexterous Terminal Device
Liberating Technologies, Inc. (LTI) has developed Pointdexter, a dexterous prosthetic fingertip that is integrated into a commercial prosthetic hand and allows for an additional fine grasp.
- Conditions
- Amputation, Amputation, Traumatic, Amputation; Traumatic, Hand, Limb; Absence, Congenital, Upper
- Trial name
- NCT05840601
- Testing
- Pointdexter, Comparator
- Sponsor
- Liberating Technologies, Inc.
Amputation, Traumatic
Human Upper Extremity (Hand and Forearm) Allotransplantation
Overall Goal To establish hand transplantation as a safe and effective reconstructive strategy for the treatment of upper extremity amputations.
- Trial name
- NCT00722280
- Testing
- Hand Transplantation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Amputation
Enhanced Auto-Diagnostic Adaptive Precision Trainer for Myoelectric Prosthetic Users
The eADAPT training consists of a variety of mobile games played on a mobile app (phone or tablet). A band is worn on the residual limb. Participants use muscle activation to send signals to execute certain movements in the game.
- Trial name
- eADAPT (NCT04238533)
- Testing
- eADAPT training, Conventional training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Amputation, Amputation; Traumatic, Arm, Upper
Comparison of Pattern Recognition Control and Direct Control in TMR
Targeted Muscle Reinnervation increases the control signals available for commercial arm systems. A new type of control, pattern recognition, has been developed into a form that allows use with commercially available arm system.
- Trial name
- NCT03097978
- Testing
- Commercial system, RIC arm system, Direct Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Amputation, Prosthesis User
Myoelectric Game Training and Outcomes
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of myo-electric training tools on prosthesis functional outcomes.
- Conditions
- Amputation, Prosthesis User, Prosthesis
- Trial name
- NCT04354493
- Testing
- Myo-electric Gaming Interface
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Liberating Technologies, Inc.
Bilateral Traumatic Amputation of Upper Limbs
Medical Economic Evaluation of Bilateral Allograft of Hands and Forearms
The double amputation of the forearms is a rare handicap that seriously impacts the autonomy and the quality of life of patients, social and familial exclusion, and dependence on third parties for everyday activities.
- Trial name
- ARMEDIC (NCT02797457)
- Testing
- Bilateral allograft of the hands and forearms., Prosthetic forehands
- Where
- 11 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Amputation of Upper Limb
Observational Study of People with Complete Hand Amputation Using a Multi-grip Myoelectric Prosthesis a Following Using a Standard Myoelectric Prosthesis
Cases of unilateral or bilateral upper limb amputation result in functional and aesthetic disability and a marked deterioration in quality of life.
- Trial name
- PROMISE (NCT06452472)
- Testing
- I-LIMB
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Össur Iceland ehf
Transradial Amputation, Wrist Disarticulation
Comparison of Standard Myoelectric Hand and Bionic Hand Use in Individuals With Upper Limb Amputation
This single-center, prospective, comparative study aims to compare hand function, quality of life, patient satisfaction, task completion time, fatigue, and compensatory elbow, shoulder, and cervical movements in individuals with…
- Trial name
- NCT06684730
- Testing
- Hand Function Assessment Scales, Prosthesis Satisfaction Scale, Quality of Life Scale
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital