Revolutionary amputation technique aims to give amputees bionic control and sensation
NCT ID NCT03882073
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study tests a new way to perform arm amputations that may allow people to better control advanced prosthetic devices and even feel where their limb is in space. Researchers will perform the new surgery on 10 patients and compare them to 10 others who had standard amputations. The goal is to improve quality of life for people who lose an arm due to injury, birth defects, or arthritis.
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Brigham & Women's Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab
RECRUITINGCambridge, Massachusetts, 02139, United States
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Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20889, United States
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