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Can we predict prosthetic success? a study seeks answers

NCT ID NCT04855214

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Louis Stokes VA Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aims to understand the psychological and social factors that influence how well people accept and use an upper limb prosthesis after amputation. Researchers will interview and survey over 170 adults with unilateral arm amputations to build a model that predicts outcome acceptance. The ultimate goal is to develop a decision tool to help match individuals with the most suitable prosthetic technology, improving their overall experience and quality of life.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could lead to a tool that helps match people with the right prosthetic device, improving their satisfaction and quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it won't directly test a new treatment. The findings may not apply to all prosthetic users, and developing a reliable decision tool will require further validation.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 178 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Dec 2020

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a US federal agency other than the NIH.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

The proposed study will recruit a total of 138 persons with unilateral upper limb loss at the trans radial or trans humeral level. Participants may be users of any currently available prosthetic device brand, model, or terminal device, as long as their prosthesis can be classified into one of the four groups : 1) body-powered prosthesis users, 2) single degree-of-freedom (DOF) myoelectric prosthesis users, 3) multi-DOF myoelectric prosthesis users, and 4) user's who experience augmented sensory feedback in their prosthesis.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older * Ability to give verbal informed consent * Ability to speak and understand English * Unilateral acquired trans-radial or trans-humeral amputee * At least six months from time of limb loss * Current user of an upper limb prosthesis * Use of the device they will be describing for at least six months (with the exception of sensory augmentation) Exclusion Criteria: * Significant hearing impairment which would prevent telephone communication. * Unwillingness or inability to discuss experiences with prostheses * Emotional disturbance related to discussion the prosthesis or limb loss

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

congenital amputation injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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Amputation Prosthesis user Upper limb amputation above elbow (injury) Upper limb amputation at the wrist Upper limb amputation below elbow (injury)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Louis Stokes VA Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States

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