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Comparison of Standard Myoelectric Hand and Bionic Hand Use in Individuals With Upper Limb Amputation
Led by Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital · Updated on 2026-02-17
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
74 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
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?
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Comparison of Standard Myoelectric Hand and Bionic Hand Use in Individuals With Upper Limb Amputation
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Having a transradial amputation or wrist disarticulation due to acquired or congenital causes
- Using a standard myoelectric or bionic hand prosthesis for at least 6 months
- Being between the ages of 18 and 65
- Having no neurological or cognitive disorders, rheumatic diseases, or other upper extremity dysfunction that could affect test results
- Having signed an informed consent form indicating willingness to participate in the study
You will not qualify if you...
- Being younger than 18 or older than 65
- Having additional musculoskeletal or neurological conditions that prevent completing the tests and scales
- Having psychiatric disorders or cognitive impairments that prevent completing questionnaires and assessments
- Having stump or upper extremity conditions that prevent using the prosthesis
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Gaziler Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Ankara, ÇANKAYA, Turkey (Türkiye), 06100
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Research Team
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Nurdan KORKMAZ, MD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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Number of Arms
2
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