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.

A Comparison of Myoelectric and Bionic Hands

This observational study aims to compare myoelectric and bionic hands in terms of upper extremity function, body image and satisfaction. The main questions it aims to answer are: \- Does upper extremity function differ between bionic and myoelectric hands? The main questions it aims to answer are: Does upper extremity function differ between bionic and myoelectric hands?

Clinical Evaluation of Intuitive, Bidirectional Strategies for the Control of Multi-articulated Prostheses for Upper Limb Amputation

The investigators propose to validate a non-invasive upper limb prosthesis capable of combining: 1) intuitive movement control through machine learning applied to myoelectric signals, and 2) vibrotactile sensory feedback in response to touch and object release events. The prosthesis is composed at the minimum of skin-surface electrodes for myoelectric signals, vibrotactile actuators, a multi-articulated and instrumented hand prosthesis and a centralized control system. Such system is validated for several weeks in non-supervised environments.

Level Up! Adaptive Gaming for Children With Upper Limb Differences

The goal of this clinical trial is to test a new one-handed video game controller adapter to determine if it helps improve how video games are played and enjoyed in children with an upper limb difference on one side. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is performance improved while playing video games with the adapter? * Is user satisfaction or enjoyment improved while playing video games with the adapter? Participants will: * Answer questions about their limb difference and other demographics * Be interviewed about their current and past video game playing experiences * Learn how to use the adapter and have their performance with it evaluated * Take the adapter home to use for 1 week, and be asked to record their experiences * Have their performance with the adapter re-evaluated after a week of practice * Be interviewed about their experience with the adapter