Screening for advanced above‑elbow prosthetic options
Screening of Above Elbow Amputees for Advanced Prosthetic Devices
This project compares people with above‑elbow amputation who use bone‑anchored (osseointegrated) prostheses to those who use socket prostheses to learn about comfort, movement, and satisfaction.
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 ID | NIH-11206894 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You would be invited to provide information about your daily function and satisfaction and to take part in physical testing and imaging. The team will collect surveys, biomechanics and motion‑analysis data, strength testing, and residual‑limb imaging. Results from people with osseointegrated (bone‑anchored) upper‑limb prostheses will be compared directly with those who use traditional socket systems. The aim is to give people like you clearer data on how different prosthetic options affect function and quality of life.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults with above‑elbow (transhumeral) amputation — including Veterans — who currently use or are considering osseointegrated or socket prostheses would be ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People with below‑elbow amputations, those who do not use prostheses, or individuals who are medically ineligible for osseointegration may not receive direct benefit from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help people with above‑elbow amputation choose prostheses that improve comfort, function, and daily life.
How similar studies have performed: Osseointegration has shown promising outcomes in lower‑limb (transfemoral) amputees, while osseointegrated upper‑limb prostheses remain newer and less well studied.
Where this research is happening
Salt Lake City, United States
- 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
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.