Brain scans reveal how 3D-Printed hands change Kids' brain patterns
NCT ID NCT04110730
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how using a 3D-printed prosthetic hand changes brain activity in children born with missing fingers, hands, or arms. Researchers will use a brain imaging technique called fNIRS to measure brain responses while children perform tasks with the prosthesis. The goal is to understand how the brain adapts to the device and use that knowledge to improve rehabilitation and reduce device rejection.
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 upper-limb prosthesis
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help design better rehabilitation programs to reduce prosthesis rejection in children.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all children. It measures brain activity, not direct health outcomes.
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Conditions
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Locations
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University of Nebraska at Omaha
RECRUITINGOmaha, Nebraska, 68182, United States
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