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The Influence of 3D Printed Prostheses on Neural Activation Patterns
Led by University of Nebraska · Updated on 2025-09-25
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
342 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The neural basis underlying motor performance in children using a prosthesis has been severely understudied resulting in minimal empirical evidence. The use of functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) in conjunction with customized and visually appealing 3D printed prostheses would provide the unique opportunity to quantitatively assess the influence of upper-limb prostheses in the neural activation patterns of the primary motor cortex and motor performance of children. This information would increase the investigators limited knowledge of how prosthesis usage influences the primary motor cortex of growing children and use this information to develop rehabilitation programs aimed at reducing prosthesis rejection and abandonment.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Influence of 3D Printed Prostheses on Neural Activation Patterns
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 3-18 years
- Individuals missing any digits, hand, arm, shoulder
- Any dysfunction of the upper limbs
You will not qualify if you...
- Outside of the age range 3-18 years
- Upper extremity injury within the past month
- Medical conditions contraindicating prosthetic or assistive device use, such as skin abrasions or musculoskeletal injuries in the upper limbs
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska, United States, 68182
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Research Team
J
Jorge M Zuniga, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Number of Arms
2
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