Customized Self-Controlled Power-Driven or Mechanical Orthoses for the Upper Limb - A Pilot Study

Upper Limb Deformities, Congenital Clinical Trial

Official title: Customized Self-Controlled Power-Driven or Mechanical Orthoses for the Upper Limb - A Pilot Study

Status Recruiting

Clinical Trial Summary

Patients with congenital or acquired upper limb structural abnormalities and peripheral nerve or brachial plexus palsies have significant loss of function. The use of orthoses may improve function particularly in performing specific tasks for which the orthoses are designed, depending on the patients' deficiencies and needs. The performance of orthoses may be enhanced by being light-weight, motor-driven, and ergonomic.

This pilot, prospective study is designed to test the feasibility and effectiveness of the specially designed orthoses.

Clinical Trial Description

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Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Upper Extremity Deformities, Congenital
• Upper Limb Deformities, Congenital

• NCT number: NCT04199975
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Contact: Chu Kay Michael Mak, FRCSEd(Orth)
• Phone: (852) 3505 2742
• Email: mmak@ort.cuhk.edu.hk
• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: October 4, 2019
• Completion date: September 30, 2020