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Robotic arm could help people with paralysis regain independence at home

NCT ID NCT07680361

Symptom relief Sponsor: Association APPROCHE Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a wheelchair-mounted robotic arm called Jaco helps people with tetraplegia perform daily tasks like grasping and reaching at home. Participants use the device for two months after training. Researchers measure changes in performance and satisfaction with daily activities, and whether the device reduces the need for caregiver help.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Jaco robotic arm
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a robotic arm helps people with tetraplegia do more daily tasks on their own and rely less on caregivers.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 18 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may not work well for all users or tasks.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

18 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2022

Finished

Apr 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Functional tetraplegia (spinal cord injury, muscular dystrophy, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis , etc.) * Injury duration \> 6 months * Inability to develop full grasping ability (reaching, grasping, releasing) related to a neurological condition * Dependent on the intervention of a professional caregiver, with an intervention level \> 4 hours per day * User of an electric wheelchair (PWC: powered wheelchair) * User not equipped with an assistive robotic arm * User and caregiver demonstrating an interest in using a robotic arm and a desire for autonomy * Provision of written, informed, signed consent * Participant not currently in an exclusion period related to another protocol Exclusion Criteria: Study-specific exclusion criteria * Participant's refusal to provide written consent * Patient refusing the use of a robot * Incompatibility of the participant's wheelchair or home environment * Severe visual or hearing sensory impairments * Significant cognitive impairment (MMSE \< 23) that may hinder learning and attention abilities * Unstable psychiatric disorder * Acute intercurrent illness Non-study-specific exclusion criteria * Participation in a therapeutic study within the month preceding inclusion * Not affiliated with, or not benefiting from, a social security system * Refusal to participate in the study * Inability to provide consent * Pregnant women * Adults under legal protection * Individuals deprived of liberty

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis multiple sclerosis muscular dystrophy quadriplegia spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) Functional tetraplegia Multiple sclerosis Muscular dystrophy Spinal cord injury Tetraplegia

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Bouffard Vercelli

    Perpignan, 66962, France

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