Breakthrough implant lets amputees 'Feel' with their prosthetic hand

NCT ID NCT04430218

First seen Jan 29, 2026 · Last updated Apr 12, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study is testing a new, surgically implanted device for people with arm amputations. The device connects to the nerves in the remaining arm and wirelessly links to an advanced prosthetic hand. The goal is to see if this system allows users to move the hand more naturally and feel sensations of touch through the prosthesis.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Case Western Reserve University

    RECRUITING

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States

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  • Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH

    RECRUITING

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44106-1702, United States

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