3D-Printed fork handles could help patients feed themselves
NCT ID NCT07087574
First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study tests whether custom 3D-printed cutlery handles can help people with neurodegenerative diseases eat more independently. Researchers will give 75 patients in rehabilitation care handles tailored to their grip. They will measure changes in eating ability and food intake over a few days.
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Hôpital Georges Clemenceau
RECRUITINGLa Garde, Var, 83130, France
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SSR Pierre Chevalier
RECRUITINGHyères, Var, 83400, France
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What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
3D-printed custom cutlery handles
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a low-cost, personalized tool to help patients eat more independently and improve nutrition.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 75 participants. The benefit may be limited to specific patients and may not apply to everyone.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.