Bionic arm for kids: does a year of use make a difference?
NCT ID NCT05579002
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 10 children born with a missing forearm who used a bionic Hero Arm for one year. Researchers measured how well the children could do everyday tasks and how satisfied they were with the device. The goal was to see if the prosthesis helped with activities like self-care, schoolwork, and play.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Hero Arm bionic myoelectric prosthesis
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could show that the Hero Arm improves daily function and quality of life for children with upper limb differences.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study with only 10 children, so results may not apply to everyone. It measures changes over time but does not prove the prosthesis causes the improvement.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpitaux de Saint-Maurice
Saint-Maurice, Île-de-France Region, 94410, France