RECRUITING

The Influence of 3D Printed Prostheses on Neural Activation Patterns

Study Overview

This clinical trial focuses on testing the efficacy of different digital interventions to promote re-engagement in cancer-related long-term follow-up care for adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of childhood cancer.

Description

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.

Official Title

The Influence of 3D Printed Prostheses on Neural Activation Patterns of the Primary Motor Cortex in Children With Unilateral Congenital Upper-limb Reductions

Quick Facts

Study Start:2020-01-10
Study Completion:2025-08
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT04110730

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:3 Years to 18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:Yes
Standard Ages:CHILD, ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Age 3-18 years.
  2. * Individuals missing any digits, hand, arm, shoulder.
  3. * Any dysfunction of the upper limbs.
  1. * Participants who are outside of age range.
  2. * Participants with upper extremity injury within the past month.
  3. * Medical conditions which would be contraindications to wear a prosthetic or assistive device, Such as skin abrasions and musculoskeletal injuries in the upper limbs.

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Jorge M Zuniga, PhD
CONTACT
402-429-1288
jmzuniga@unomaha.edu

Principal Investigator

Jorge M Zuniga, PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Nebraska

Study Locations (Sites)

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska, 68182
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: University of Nebraska

  • Jorge M Zuniga, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Nebraska

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2020-01-10
Study Completion Date2025-08

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2020-01-10
Study Completion Date2025-08

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Amniotic Band Syndrome
  • Upper Extremity Deformities, Congenital