Improving rehabilitation for individuals with upper limb loss
Regulatory clearance of a rehabilitation system for individuals with upper limb loss
This study is all about creating new tools to help people who have lost their arms learn to use prosthetics better, making their recovery easier and improving their everyday lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Infinite Biomedical Technologies, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10892989 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing advanced technologies to enhance the rehabilitation process for individuals who have lost their upper limbs. It includes a pattern recognition control system that works with various myoelectric prosthetics and a virtual-limb training system designed to help patients learn to use their prosthetics effectively. The approach emphasizes personalized training and feedback to improve the accuracy of muscle signal interpretation, which is crucial during the recovery phase after amputation. The goal is to provide patients with tools that can significantly improve their quality of life and functional capabilities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have recently undergone upper limb amputation and are in the rehabilitation phase.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced upper limb loss or those who are not in the rehabilitation phase may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective rehabilitation methods and improved prosthetic use for individuals with upper limb loss.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using similar technologies for rehabilitation, indicating a potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Infinite Biomedical Technologies, LLC — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kaliki, Rahul Reddy — Infinite Biomedical Technologies, LLC
- Study coordinator: Kaliki, Rahul Reddy
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.