A Comparison of Myoelectric and Bionic Hands
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An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Amputation, Upper Limb Amputation, Prosthesis. Basic parameters: 18 years — 65 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Myoelectric and Bionic Hands in Upper Limb Amputations: A Comparison of Body Image, Function and User Satisfaction
Overview
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?
Primary outcome measures
- Upper Limb Functionol Index-15 [Time frame: Baseline]
- Amputee Body Image Scale [Time frame: Baseline]
- Orthotics and Prosthetics Users' Survey [Time frame: Baseline]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Aged 18 to 65 years
- Individuals with unilateral upper limb amputation
- Regular use of a prosthetic device for at least 6 months
- Use of a semi-electronic elbow joint prosthetic component
- Ability to understand and complete study assessments
Exclusion criteria
- Presence of bilateral or multiple limb amputations
- Proximal upper limb amputation at the shoulder level or above
- Coexisting neurological or orthopedic disorders that may affect upper limb function or study outcomes
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- University of Health Sciences Gülhane Faculty of Health Sciences — Ankara
Publications
- Carey SL, Lura DJ, Highsmith MJ; CP; FAAOP. Differences in myoelectric and body-powered upper-limb prostheses: Systematic literature review. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2015;52(3):247-62. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2014.08.0192. PMID 26230500
- Kannenberg, A., Lundstrom, R., Hibler, K. D., & Johnson, S. S. (2023). Differences in two multiarticulating myoelectric hands for facilitating activities of daily living in individuals with transradial amputation: a cross-sectional study. JPO: Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 35(1), 38-43.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07347561 · O&P