Clinical Research Directory

A Computer-Aided Design Approach for Customized Soft Transradial Prosthetic Sockets Using 3D Scanning

The purpose of this research is to create an intelligent robotic hand for people who have lost a limb below their elbow. By using artificial intelligence to adaptively grasp different types of objects, this will improve both the accuracy and flexibility of robotic prosthetic control. In addition, the project will integrate mechanical design and artificial intelligence based controls in order to produce a more functional and user-friendly prosthetic solution.

Comparison of Standard Myoelectric Hand and Bionic Hand Use in Individuals With Upper Limb Amputation

This single-center, prospective, comparative study aims to compare hand function, quality of life, patient satisfaction, task completion time, fatigue, and compensatory elbow, shoulder, and cervical movements in individuals with transradial amputation or wrist disarticulation who use either standard myoelectric or bionic hand prostheses. The primary research questions are: 1. Are there differences in patient satisfaction, quality of life, and hand function between individuals using standard myoelectric and bionic hand prostheses? 2. Do individuals using standard myoelectric and bionic hand prostheses exhibit different kinematics in terms of compensatory shoulder, elbow, and neck movements? Could bionic hand prostheses with their diverse grasping capabilities lead to fewer compensatory movements compared to standard myoelectric hand prostheses? 3. Can fatigue induced by performing specific activities of daily living alter hand function and upper extremity-neck kinematics in individuals using either standard myoelectric or bionic hand prostheses? 4. Can cognitive and physical fatigue following activities of daily living lead to different levels of changes in hand function and upper extremity-neck kinematics in individuals using standard myoelectric and bionic hand prostheses?

Evaluation of the Phantom X Implantable EMG Sensor System for Myoelectric Prosthesis Control

The CYBORG Study is a first-in-human clinical investigation evaluating the safety and performance of the Phantom X System, an implantable electromyography (EMG) sensor array designed to provide control of upper-limb prostheses. The study will assess surgical feasibility, device function, signal quality, and the system's ability to support intuitive prosthetic control during functional tasks. Participants will undergo implantation of the Phantom X sensors and complete a series of in-clinic visits to assess functional performance of the Phantom X system. Patient-reported outcomes will also be collected at various timepoints.