Revolutionary amputation technique aims to give amputees natural prosthetic control
NCT ID NCT03882073
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 18, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study tests a new surgical method for arm amputations that may allow people to better control advanced prosthetic limbs and regain feeling in the missing limb. Researchers will perform the modified surgery on 10 participants and compare their results to 10 others who had standard amputations. The goal is to improve movement, sensation, and quality of life for people with upper limb loss.
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Brigham & Women's Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab
RECRUITINGCambridge, Massachusetts, 02139, United States
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Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20889, United States
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