Wireless Prosthetic Control Effectiveness Study

Description

The goal of this proposed project is to evaluate the effectiveness of our novel wireless electrode system, which the investigators refer to as the ASTERISK system, on transradial prosthesis users. There are numerous benefits to the upper limb prosthesis community being able to utilize wireless electrodes. These benefits include allowing for the use of a prosthetics liner to assist with fit and comfort, easier implementation of EMG-controlled prosthesis for individuals with osseointegration, and additional EMG electrode location options if the muscle activity captured within the prosthetic socket does not provide reliable prosthesis control. The investigators intend to use this data to develop the ASTERISK wireless electrode system into a commercial product. The findings will also be shared with the research community to help drive the design of future devices.

Conditions

Prostheses, Upper Limb Amputation Below Elbow

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The goal of this proposed project is to evaluate the effectiveness of our novel wireless electrode system, which the investigators refer to as the ASTERISK system, on transradial prosthesis users. There are numerous benefits to the upper limb prosthesis community being able to utilize wireless electrodes. These benefits include allowing for the use of a prosthetics liner to assist with fit and comfort, easier implementation of EMG-controlled prosthesis for individuals with osseointegration, and additional EMG electrode location options if the muscle activity captured within the prosthetic socket does not provide reliable prosthesis control. The investigators intend to use this data to develop the ASTERISK wireless electrode system into a commercial product. The findings will also be shared with the research community to help drive the design of future devices.

Wireless Non-Invasive Advanced Control of Microprocessor Prostheses and Orthoses II

Wireless Prosthetic Control Effectiveness Study

Condition
Prostheses
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Holliston

Liberating Technologies, Inc., Holliston, Massachusetts, United States, 01746

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.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * current wearers of trans-radial myoelectric prostheses or orthoses
  • * have used their prostheses/orthoses for at least six months
  • * understand spoken and written English (for the purpose of consenting)
  • * have any neurological or physical conditions which would prevent them from performing the experimental tasks
  • * are pregnant

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 89 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Liberating Technologies, Inc.,

Benjamin McDonald, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Liberating Technologies, Inc.

Study Record Dates

2025-05-31