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Scientists probe nerve signals to give prosthetics a sense of touch

NCT ID NCT07691957

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliero, Universitaria Pisana Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This experimental study investigates how the median nerve encodes touch sensations in healthy volunteers and people with upper-limb amputations. Researchers use a minimally invasive technique called microneurography to record nerve activity and deliver tiny electrical pulses to evoke near-natural feelings. Participants report what they perceive, helping scientists understand how to restore realistic touch in prosthetic limbs.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Microneurography and intraneural microstimulation (procedures)
What this could lead to
If successful, this research could pave the way for advanced prosthetic limbs that provide realistic touch sensations, greatly improving quality of life for amputees.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage experimental study focused on understanding nerve signals, not a treatment. The techniques are invasive and may not translate into practical prosthetics.

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As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEALTHY SUBJECTS UPPER LIMB AMPUTATION

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Laboratorio Congiunto di Microneurografia e Microneurostimolazione

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    Pisa, Pisa, 56127, Italy

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