Bionic hand vs. standard: which works better for daily tasks?
NCT ID NCT06684730
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study compares two types of prosthetic hands—standard myoelectric and bionic—in people with below-elbow amputations. Researchers will measure hand function, satisfaction, fatigue, and how much the body compensates during daily activities. The goal is to see if bionic hands, with their more advanced grip options, lead to better outcomes and less strain on the shoulder and neck.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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22 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2024
- Finished
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Jun 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Twenty-two participants with transradial amputation or wrist disarticulation will be enrolled in the study. These participants will be recruited from the Veterans Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital and will consist of 11 individuals using bionic hand prostheses and 11 using standard myoelectric hand prostheses.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- 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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Inclusion Criteria: * Having a transradial amputation or wrist disarticulation due to acquired or congenital causes, * Using a standard myoelectric or bionic hand prosthesis for at least 6 months, * Being between the ages of 18 and 65, * Having no neurological or cognitive disorders, rheumatic diseases, or other upper extremity dysfunction that could affect test results, and * Having signed an informed consent form indicating the patient's willingness to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals younger than 18 or older than 65, * Those with additional musculoskeletal or neurological conditions preventing them from completing the tests and scales, * Those with psychiatric disorders or cognitive impairments preventing them from completing the questionnaire and assessment scales, * Those with stump or upper extremity conditions preventing them from using their prosthesis.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gaziler Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Ankara, ÇANKAYA, 06100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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