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Official title Evaluation of a Multimodal Tactile Feedback System for Upper Limb-loss Users: Embodiment and Performance
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07418645
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of integrating tactile feedback systems into a robotic upper-limb prosthesis. These systems deliver pressure stimuli (through small silicone chambers that inflate), vibration stimuli (through small circular actuators), or a combination of both to the arm, in order to improve the feeling of owning and controlling the artificial hand.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 80
You may be able to join if
- Presence of a stump at the transradial level
- Active lifestyle (i.e., K-level K4, according to Medicare functional level classification)
- Ability to understand and provide Informed Consent to participate in the study - Ability to participate in experimental acquisitions
You likely can't join if
- Bilateral transradial amputation
- Learning disabilities
- Inability to understand the informed consent form
- History or evidence of any medical, neurological or psychiatric conditions, which may affect brain function, metabolism, balance or motion...
- Hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and other endocrine diseases, neuromuscular diseases, malignancies
- Vision and/or hearing problems severe enough to interfere with experimental procedures
See the full eligibility criteria
- Presence of a stump at the transradial level
- Active lifestyle (i.e., K-level K4, according to Medicare functional level classification)
- Ability to understand and provide Informed Consent to participate in the study - Ability to participate in experimental acquisitions
- Bilateral transradial amputation
- Learning disabilities
- Inability to understand the informed consent form
- History or evidence of any medical, neurological or psychiatric conditions, which may affect brain function, metabolism, balance or motion, perception, representing, thus, a contraindication to the study (also stump...
- Hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and other endocrine diseases, neuromuscular diseases, malignancies
- Vision and/or hearing problems severe enough to interfere with experimental procedures
- Carrier of infectious diseases
- Alcoholism or other substance abuse
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Pisa, PI, Italy
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 80 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Pisa, PI, Italy. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.