Prosthesis user

This study tests a surgically implanted bionic hand system for people who have lost an arm below the elbow. The device aims to connect directly to nerves so users can control it more naturally and even feel sensations. Fifteen participants will be followed to see if the system is…

This trial tests whether adding a small device that provides touch and vibration feedback to prosthetic limbs can make them feel more natural and improve how well they work. Researchers will study adults with major limb amputations who use either advanced bionic or standard prost…

This study compares three different prosthetic liners designed to handle sweating inside an artificial leg. About 180 people with a below-knee amputation who currently have sweat problems will test each liner. The goal is to see which liner helps them feel more stable, secure, an…

This study looks at how to choose the right prosthetic foot for veterans and service members who have lost a leg below the knee. Researchers will test different types of energy-storing prosthetic feet to see which ones help people walk better, climb stairs, and move more easily. …

This study is testing a new type of prosthetic hand that uses ultrasound to read muscle movements, instead of the usual electrical sensors. The goal is to see if this makes the hand easier and more natural to control. Sixteen people with below-elbow amputations will compare the n…