Regulatory Clearance of the Glide Control Strategy for Upper Limb Prostheses (NCT06539936) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Regulatory Clearance of the Glide Control Strategy for Upper Limb Prostheses
United States7 participantsStarted 2024-09-16
Plain-language summary
The investigators will test the following hypothesis: Use of Glide results in improved functional performance, satisfaction, and usage metrics as compared to use of a standard Direct Control (DC) prosthesis.
This study will compare the use of Glide \[Experimental\] prosthesis with a DC \[Standard\] prosthesis in a clinical setting and in unsupervised daily activity. We will follow a multiple baseline design, specifically an AB design. Each of the subjects will use the Experimental and Standard systems over a total of 24-weeks. The A phase is the baseline phase where the DC prosthesis will be used, and the B phase will be the treatment phase where the Glide prosthesis will be used. Participants will undergo an A phase of either 10-weeks, 12-weeks, or 14-weeks duration, with the remaining 14-, 12-, or 10-weeks of the study being dedicated to the B phase.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Trans-radial unilateral limb loss
* Candidate for a multi-articulated myoelectric hand prosthesis as determined by the study prosthetist
* Minimal residual limb length for myoelectric control as determined by the clinical team
* Age of 18 years or greater
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with a residual limb that is unhealed from the amputation surgery
* Patients with easily damaged or sensitive skin who would not tolerate EMG electrodes
* Unhealed wounds
* Significant cognitive deficits as determined upon clinical evaluation
* Significant neurological deficits as determined upon clinical evaluation
* Significant physical deficits of the residual limb impacting full participation in the study as determined upon clinical evaluation
* Uncontrolled pain or phantom pain impacting full participation in the study as determined upon clinical evaluation
* Serious uncontrolled medical problems as judged by the project therapist
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Comprehensive Arm Prosthesis and Rehabilitation Outcomes Questionnaire (CAPROQ)
Timeframe: Weekly (i.e., Day 0, Day 7, Day 14, ..., Day 161 and Day 168)