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Bionic arm for kids: does a year of use make a difference?

NCT ID NCT05579002

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hopitaux de Saint-Maurice Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 26, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looked at 10 children born with a missing forearm who used a bionic Hero Arm for one year. Researchers measured how well the children could do everyday tasks and how satisfied they were with the device. The goal was to see if the prosthesis helped with activities like self-care, schoolwork, and play.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Hero Arm bionic myoelectric prosthesis
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could show that the Hero Arm improves daily function and quality of life for children with upper limb differences.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study with only 10 children, so results may not apply to everyone. It measures changes over time but does not prove the prosthesis causes the improvement.

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Study facts

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

Participants

10 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2022

Finished

Dec 2023

Lead sponsor

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

We include children born between 2006 and 2012 with a unilateral upper limb malformation. These children are regularly followed at CEREFAM for a unilateral upper limb deformity. During their follow-up, they requested a Hero Arm prosthesis.

Ages

7 to 16 years

Sex

Anyone

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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: * Children between 7 and 16 years old * Children with a unilateral upper limb deformity * Children with a Hero Arm bionic myoelectric prosthesis, with or without another prosthesis * Children and parents who speak and understand French * No objection to data collection Exclusion Criteria: * Children with bilateral upper limb malformation * Children with cognitive disorders who are not able to learn to use a myoelectric prosthesis

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Congenital Abnormalities congenital absence of both forearm and hand Limb Deformities, Congenital

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Abnormality of upper lip

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpitaux de Saint-Maurice

    Saint-Maurice, Île-de-France Region, 94410, France