Scientists test nerve implants to give amputees a sense of touch

NCT ID NCT02994160

Summary

This study aims to learn how to better control prosthetic hands by temporarily implanting tiny electrodes into the nerves of the arm. Researchers will work with 25 people who have had a hand or arm amputation to record nerve signals when they try to move their 'phantom' hand and to test if small electrical pulses can create feelings of touch. The goal is to gather information to help build smarter, more natural prosthetic limbs in the future.

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    Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

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