Assessing a New Outcome for Prosthetic Hand Grip Selection

Web Administration Research Studies

Study Location
Ann Arbor, MI

Research Objectives
This study will assess the feasibility and reliability of a novel functional assessment where people make a cup of coffee (“Coffee Task”). This task was designed to quantify how easily and accurately prosthesis users can change their hand grasp.

Eligibility Criteria- Adult (above 18 years old)

  • Has upper limb amputation at the transradial or transhumeral level
  • Has used a multi-grasp prosthesis for at least 2 months
  • Proficient in English

Compensation Details
Participants will receive $20/hour at the end of each visit which is expected to last 2 hours. There are two visits in total.

Enrollment Closes
May 31, 2025

Time Commitment
Once consented, participants will come to the lab for two separate visits one week apart which are expected to last approximately 2 hours each.

Contact Person
Kayla Russell-Bertucci, email: kaylarb@umich.edu

How to Participate
See the recruitment flyer for more information! Reach out to our clinical coordinator Kayla Russell-Bertucci at 734-764-3832 or kaylarb@umich.edu.