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Improving Myoelectric Prosthetic and Orthotic Limb Control

University of Utah · NCT05509101

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18–70 · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
45
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
March 1, 2017
Record last updated
May 6, 2026

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What the study is about

The purpose of this study is to improve control of myoelectrically-controlled advanced orthotic devices (an exoskeleton device that use the body's muscle signals to drive movements of a robotic brace) by using advanced predictive decode algorithms, and the use of high count (> 8) surface electromyographic (sEMG) electrodes.

Being studied: commercially available control algorithm; experimental control algorithm

Conditions: Hemiparesis

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • First-ever ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke
  • Chronic Stroke (at least 6 months since onset)
  • Chronic hemiparesis
  • Functional range of motion for contralateral arm

Exclusion Criteria

  • Individuals who are currently Incarcerated

Recruiting US locations

  • University of Utah

    Salt Lake City, UT 84132-2101

    Site contact: Heidi Hansen · 801.585.2373 · heidi.hansen@hsc.utah.edu

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Heidi Hansen, BS · 801.585.2373 · heidi.hansen@hsc.utah.edu
  • Jacob Wilson, BS · 801.581.8911 · jacob.wilson@hsc.utah.edu
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