New bionic hand tested against current standard in daily living tasks

NCT ID NCT05328934

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a new prosthetic hand, the SoftHand Pro, helps people with below-elbow limb loss perform daily activities better than a commonly used hand, the i-Limb. Thirty-six adults who already use a myoelectric hand took part over 8 weeks. Researchers measured how well they did tasks like picking up objects and using tools.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

amniotic band syndrome Amputation, Congenital Amputation, Traumatic Arm Injuries congenital deformities of limbs congenital limb malformation Upper Extremity Deformities, Congenital

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Arizona State University

    Tempe, Arizona, 85281-9709, United States

  • Mayo Clinic

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States