3D-Printed hand braces could be cheaper and just as effective
NCT ID NCT07633821
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares 3D-printed hand orthoses (braces) to traditional custom-made ones in 100 adults with chronic hand conditions from nerve, muscle, or bone issues. The goal is to see if the 3D-printed versions work just as well for daily activities, are more satisfying, and cost less. Participants will use the brace for 4 months, and researchers will measure function, pain, and quality of life.
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 hand orthosis
- What this could lead to
- If successful, 3D-printed orthoses could become a cheaper, faster alternative to custom-made ones, improving access for people with chronic hand conditions.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial (100 participants) comparing non-inferiority, so results may not apply broadly. The 3D-printed devices might not match the fit or durability of conventional orthoses.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2030
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with a chronic, stable hand condition due to a neurological disorder, musculoskeletal disorder, neuromuscular disease or injury; * Minimum age of 18 years; * Indicated for a first or repeat prescription of a circular thumb, wrist or wrist-thumb orthosis for permanent use for improving ADL performance. Exclusion Criteria: * Indicated for an orthosis for a non-functional hand; * Insufficient mastery of the Dutch language.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Amsterdam UMC, location AMC
Amsterdam, North Holland, 1105 AZ, Netherlands
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