New prosthetic control system aims to reduce frequent adjustments
NCT ID NCT07222085
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new control system called Glide for prosthetic arms. It compares how often users need to adjust the system or visit a clinician versus standard pattern recognition control. The goal is to see if Glide is easier to use long-term for people with above- or below-elbow amputations.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Glide Control System (device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that the Glide system is easier to use and requires fewer clinic visits, potentially improving daily life for people with upper limb amputations.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early study (12 people) focused on measuring usage and comfort, not on curing or treating the condition. Results may not apply to all users.
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Study contacts
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Contact
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Locations
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Medical Center Orthotics and Prosthetics - Allston
RECRUITINGAllston, Massachusetts, 02134, United States
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Medical Center Orthotics and Prosthetics - Anderson
RECRUITINGAnderson, South Carolina, 29621, United States
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Medical Center Orthotics and Prosthetics - Annapolis
RECRUITINGAnnapolis, Maryland, 21401, United States
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Medical Center Orthotics and Prosthetics - Baltimore
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21227, United States
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Medical Center Orthotics and Prosthetics - Charlotte
RECRUITINGCharlotte, North Carolina, 28210, United States
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Medical Center Orthotics and Prosthetics - Fairfax
RECRUITINGFairfax, Virginia, 22031, United States
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Medical Center Orthotics and Prosthetics - Greenville
RECRUITINGGreenville, South Carolina, 29615, United States
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Medical Center Orthotics and Prosthetics - Leesburg
RECRUITINGLeesburg, Virginia, 20176, United States
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Medical Center Orthotics and Prosthetics - Milton
RECRUITINGMilton, Massachusetts, 02186, United States
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Medical Center Orthotics and Prosthetics - Silver Spring
RECRUITINGSilver Spring, Maryland, 20910, United States
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