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New prosthetic hook aims to give amputees a stronger, easier grip

NCT ID NCT07254247

Symptom relief Sponsor: Little Room Innovations, LLC Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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Ongoing
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Completed This study
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Stopped early
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Cancelled
Cancelled before anyone took part.

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Sep 01, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This completed study tested a new body-powered prosthetic hook designed to improve grasping for people with upper limb loss. Eight adults between 18 and 80 years old compared the new hook to standard hooks with different spring tensions. Researchers measured how fast participants could complete everyday tasks and how much effort they felt. The goal was to see if the new design offers better performance without the usual tradeoffs.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Novel Prosthetic Hook (device)
What this could lead to
If it works well, this hook could make daily tasks easier and less tiring for people who use a body-powered prosthetic arm.
What could go wrong
This was a very small study with only 8 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may not be better than standard hooks in real-world use.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

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

8 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2025

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: Are between the ages of 18-80 Are proficient in English Able to demonstrate proper functioning and safety of the terminal device Exclusion Criteria: Have visual or mental impairments Have history of neurological or musculoskeletal disorders

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As listed by the trial registrant

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Amputation

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Michigan

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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