Screening above-elbow amputees for advanced prosthetic devices
Official title: Screening of Above Elbow Amputees for Advanced Prosthetic Devices
Funded at VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System · NIH-11418733 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project looks at how people with above-elbow amputations use and respond to osseointegrated prosthetics compared with traditional socket devices.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2018 |
| Project end | October 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| NIH project number | 5I01RX002513-09 |
| Project ID | NIH-11418733 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with above-elbow amputation who are considering or using osseointegrated prosthetic systems.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without an upper-limb amputation or those not considering osseointegrated implants.
What this research studies
If you have an above-elbow amputation, researchers will compare how well osseointegrated implants perform versus socket-based attachments, focusing on comfort, movement, and residual limb anatomy. The study builds on prior work with Veterans and aims to collect data that could guide future prosthetic design and fitting. Participants may undergo assessments of satisfaction, biomechanics, limb movement, and anatomy to understand how the osseointegrated option impacts daily use.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the research could lead to better, more comfortable prosthetic options for upper-limb amputees.
How similar studies have gone: Previous osseointegration projects in Veterans with transfemoral amputation showed promising functional gains, now extending to above-elbow cases.
Where this research is happening
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VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System
Salt Lake City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sinclair, Sarina Kay — VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Sinclair, Sarina Kay
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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.