Bionic hand that 'feels' moves closer to reality in small trial

NCT ID NCT03432325

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a surgically implanted bionic hand system for people who have lost an arm below the elbow. The device aims to connect directly to nerves so users can control it more naturally and even feel sensations. Fifteen participants will be followed to see if the system is safe and works as intended.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Neural-enabled prosthetic hand (implanted device)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide amputees with a more natural-feeling prosthetic hand that responds to nerve signals and restores some sensation.
What could go wrong: This is a small early feasibility study with only 15 participants, so results may not apply widely. There are risks from surgery and device complications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acheiria, unilateral

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

AMPUTATION ARM AND HAND, UNILATERAL LEFT AMPUTATION ARM AND HAND, UNILATERAL RIGHT PROSTHESIS USER

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas, 72701, United States
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Bethesda, Maryland, 20889-0001, United States

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