Smart robotic hand learns to grip objects for amputees
NCT ID NCT07437664
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a low-cost, 3D-printed robotic hand that uses artificial intelligence to recognize objects and adjust its grip. It is designed for people who have lost a hand below the elbow. The goal is to see if the AI-powered hand works better than standard programmed hands in grasping different items.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- AI-powered 3D-printed robotic hand
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a more affordable and intelligent prosthetic hand that adapts to different objects, improving daily function for amputees.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early feasibility study with only one participant, so results may not apply to others. The device may fail in real-world tasks or have technical issues.
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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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1 person
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
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 to 60 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- 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: * Participants with unilateral transradial amputation. * Age between 18 and 60 years. * Sufficient muscle activity in the residual limb to generate detectable EMG signals. * Stable physical and mental health condition to undergo the testing. Exclusion Criteria: * History of severe skin diseases or open wounds at the site of EMG electrode placement. * Cognitive impairments that prevent the participant from understanding or following instructions. * Participation in other clinical trials that might interfere with the current study outcomes.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Al-Nahrain University, College of Engineering
Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, 10070, Iraq
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