Scientists probe the science of touch to build better bionic limbs
NCT ID NCT05548322
First seen Mar 10, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study aims to understand how our sense of touch works by recording nerve signals in healthy volunteers as they touch different surfaces, temperatures, and textures. Researchers will also test how emotions and age affect touch. The goal is to use this knowledge to create prosthetic limbs that can provide realistic sensory feedback to amputees.
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CNRS - Aix-Marseille University UMR7291
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Hôpital HIA Lavéran
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What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could help design better prosthetic limbs that provide realistic touch sensations to users.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage observational study in healthy volunteers, not a treatment trial. Findings may not directly translate to prosthetic technology.
Conditions
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