3D-Printed fork handles could help dementia patients eat on their own

NCT ID NCT07087574

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Toulon La Seyne sur Mer Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether custom 3D-printed cutlery handles can help people with neurodegenerative diseases eat more independently. 75 patients in rehabilitation care will try handles in different sizes, designed to fit their grip. Researchers will measure changes in eating ability and food intake over three days.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: 3D-printed ergonomic cutlery handles
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a low-cost, personalized tool to help patients with neurodegenerative diseases eat more independently and improve their nutritional intake.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (75 participants) testing a device over just a few days. Results may not apply to all patients, and the benefit may be limited to short-term use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

neurodegenerative disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

NEURO-DEGENERATIVE DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hôpital Georges Clemenceau
RECRUITING

La Garde, Var, 83130, France
SSR Pierre Chevalier
RECRUITING

Hyères, Var, 83400, France

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