Does the amount of arm lost change how the body copes?
NCT ID NCT07677969
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This observational study looks at how the percentage of arm loss in people with a single upper-limb amputation relates to balance, neck and back pain, daily activities, and reaction time. Participants aged 18 to 65 who use a myoelectric or bionic prosthesis will undergo non-invasive tests like posture analysis and reaction-time tasks. The goal is to better understand functional changes and guide future rehabilitation strategies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could improve rehabilitation plans for people with upper limb amputation by clarifying how the extent of limb loss affects daily function and pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study with only 15 participants, so findings may not apply to everyone. It measures associations, not causes, and does not test any treatment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 15 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
This study population consists of adults aged 18-65 years with unilateral upper limb amputation who use a myoelectric or bionic prosthesis. Participants are recruited from clinical and rehabilitation settings and meet predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. All individuals undergo a single-session assessment to evaluate postural control, pain, daily living activities, hand function, and reaction time.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18-65 years * Unilateral upper limb amputation * Use of a myoelectric or bionic prosthesis for at least 1 year * Current prosthesis use for a minimum of 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * Bilateral upper limb amputation * Additional amputation of another limb * Use of passive or cosmetic prosthesis * Presence of neurological or other significant orthopedic disorders unrelated to amputation
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hacettepe university
RECRUITINGAnkara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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