Bionic breakthrough: implant gives amputees sense of touch
NCT ID NCT04430218
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a surgically implanted device that connects nerves and muscles in an amputated arm to a wireless prosthetic hand. The goal is to let users move the hand intuitively and feel what it touches. The trial will enroll 15 adults with upper-limb amputations to check safety and how well the system works.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- implanted nerve and muscle electrodes with wireless stimulator
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to prosthetic hands that feel natural and respond to thought, greatly improving daily life for amputees.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early study (15 people) focused on safety and feasibility. The device requires surgery, and long-term benefits are unproven.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Case Western Reserve University
RECRUITINGCleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
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Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
RECRUITINGCleveland, Ohio, 44106-1702, United States