Actively Recruiting
Impact Study on Users of Upper Limb Assistive Devices (AMUSE)
Led by Association APPROCHE · Updated on 2026-02-24
150
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
63 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Association APPROCHE
Lead Sponsor
C
Centre Mutualiste de Rééducation et de Réadaptation Fonctionnelles de Kerpape
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the impact of upper limb assistance devices used by people with disabilities, focusing on both clinical and psychosocial aspects. This study is part of a broader project developing robotic exoskeletons for upper and lower limbs to improve interaction with various environments, from rehabilitation to daily life. It aims to understand how these devices affect users' independence, satisfaction, quality of life, social participation, and economic factors. Participants are regular users of CE-marked upper limb assistance devices, including types such as grasping gloves, mealtime aids, robotic arms, and arm supports. The study collects information through interviews and questionnaires about users' experiences and caregivers' perspectives. No new devices are provided; participants share their experiences with their own devices as integrated into their daily routines. During the study, participants complete questionnaires and semi-structured interviews to assess psychosocial impact, satisfaction, quality of life, caregiver burden, and economic considerations. Data collection occurs from enrollment (Day 0) through a clinical evaluation phase lasting up to 60 days. The study includes both patient-users and caregiver-users, with assessments conducted via videoconference. The overall participation duration varies but focuses on capturing real-life use and effects of the devices.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Impact Study on Users of Upper Limb Assistive Devices
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 18 years or older
- Regular use of a CE-marked upper-limb assistance device for at least 60 days
- Access to a computer with internet and ability to participate in videoconferences
- Provided free and informed non-opposition or consent
- Cognitive abilities to complete questionnaires and interviews
- Medically stable without ongoing events affecting study participation
- For caregivers: age 18 or older
- Caregivers must live with or regularly interact with the patient-user
- Caregivers must have internet access and ability to participate in videoconferences
You will not qualify if you...
- Currently enrolled in another protocol evaluating a technical aid (for patient-users)
- Insufficient mastery of the French language (for both patient-users and caregivers)
- Cognitive impairments that prevent understanding the questions (for caregivers)
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - Up to 60 days
Participants complete interviews and questionnaires to assess the impact of upper-limb assistive devices on daily life, satisfaction, quality of life, social participation, and caregiver burden.
1 to 2 visits including videoconference assessments
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Centre Bouffard Vercelli
Perpignan, France, 66962
Actively Recruiting
2
Centre de Kerpape
Ploemeur, France, 56270
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
C
Charlotte LE GOFF, PhD Student
C
Charline LONGUET, CRA
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
5
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