New robotic glove helps paralyzed hands grasp again
NCT ID NCT04939233
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a robotic hand orthosis (brace) designed to help people with brachial plexus injuries—nerve damage that can paralyze the hand—grasp objects. Three participants with right-hand injuries used the device to pick up various items, and researchers measured how many grasps were successful. The goal was to restore hand function and improve daily life.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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3 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2021
- Finished
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Feb 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 69 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Brachial plexus injury to the right upper extremity * 18 - 69 y/o with pan plexus injuries * Lower root injuries (C7, C8, T1) Exclusion Criteria: * No significant hand/wrist contractures or associated deformities which would affect participation * No open wounds in affected hand or wrist * Able to provide consent for treatment and follow general directions * Only right-hand involved individuals will be considered, as the orthosis prototypes will be designed for right hand use only at this stage of the research
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Carilion Clinic Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences
Roanoke, Virginia, 24014, United States
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