Mind-Controlled bionic hand gets closer: Micro-Electrodes implanted in nerves
NCT ID NCT05505513
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early study tests whether tiny electrode arrays implanted in the arm nerves of three amputees can record nerve signals and provide sensory feedback. The goal is to let users control a prosthetic hand more naturally and feel touch or movement. The device is still experimental and only being tested for feasibility.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- percutaneous Utah Slanted Electrode Arrays (pUSEAs) – tiny wire bundles implanted in arm nerves
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could help amputees control a prosthetic hand more naturally and even feel sensations like touch or movement.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early study with only 3 people. The device requires surgery, and it is not yet known if it will work reliably or be safe long-term.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The University Orthopaedic Center
RECRUITINGSalt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States
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