3D-Printed brace could ease pain and dislocations for EDS patients
NCT ID NCT07565636
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a custom wrist brace made with 3D scanning and printing can improve quality of life for people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) compared to standard braces. The brace aims to reduce pain, prevent joint dislocations, and help with daily activities like cooking and gardening. Four adults with EDS and wrist looseness will try the brace for 8 weeks.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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2 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Finished
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Aug 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Individuals with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome with history of wrist pain and subluxations
- Ages
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21 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * English-speaking * 21 or older * Ehlers-Danlos syndrome * wrist hypermobility Exclusion Criteria: * Under 21 * pregnant women * prisoners * non-English-speaking * skin sensitivity
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Conditions
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Locations
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UMass Lowell, Expanded Media Fabrication Lab
Lowell, Massachusetts, 01854, United States
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