Hemimelia
MONDO:0016240Hemimelia is a limb malformation characterized by the absence or gross shortening of the lower portion of one or more of the limbs. The condition is designated according to which bone of the distal arm or leg is absent or defective and includes fibular, radial, tibial, or ulnar hemimelia. Hemimelia ranges in severity.
Also known as: longitudinal meromelia
2 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Rare hand deformity study seeks answers from medical records
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at medical records and parent questionnaires from about 28 children with a rare hand condition called longitudinal ulnar deficiency. The goal is to better understand how the condition changes over time and what factors lead to surgery. No new treatments or tests …
Sponsor: Hopitaux de Saint-Maurice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Prosthetic arm sensors put to the test: can more channels mean better control?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the best way to place sensors on a prosthetic socket to improve how well people with below-elbow amputations can control their powered arm. Researchers will compare different numbers of sensors (4, 8, or up to 16) and whether targeting specific muscles hel…
Sponsor: Liberating Technologies, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:19 UTC