The Influence of 3D Printed Prostheses on Neural Activation Patterns

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.

Conditions

Amniotic Band Syndrome, Upper Extremity Deformities, Congenital

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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.

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

The Influence of 3D Printed Prostheses on Neural Activation Patterns

Condition
Amniotic Band Syndrome
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Omaha

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

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Age 3-18 years.
  • * Individuals missing any digits, hand, arm, shoulder.
  • * Any dysfunction of the upper limbs.
  • * Participants who are outside of age range.
  • * Participants with upper extremity injury within the past month.
  • * Medical conditions which would be contraindications to wear a prosthetic or assistive device, Such as skin abrasions and musculoskeletal injuries in the upper limbs.

Ages Eligible for Study

3 Years to 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Nebraska,

Jorge M Zuniga, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Nebraska

Study Record Dates

2025-08