New training and device could help amputees use bionic arms more easily
NCT ID NCT06853938
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a new muscle training program and a muscle-controlled prosthetic arm for people who have lost an arm above the elbow. Participants will first receive a bone-anchored implant and nerve surgery to improve muscle signals. Then they will use a myoelectric prosthesis and be followed for up to a year to see if it helps them use the arm more in daily life. Only 5 people will take part, so the results are very early.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- myoelectric prosthesis and muscle training protocol
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better control and daily use of advanced prosthetic arms for people with above-elbow amputations, improving their quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early study with only 5 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The training and device may not work well for all users.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
RECRUITINGEdmonton, Alberta, T5G 0B7, Canada
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University of Alberta
RECRUITINGEdmonton, Alberta, T6G2R3, Canada