Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 1:33 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 1:33 AM
NCT ID:
NCT03644394
Brief Summary:
The Implantable Myoelectric Sensors (IMES) system is an investigational device intended to improve signal quality and consistency of myoelectric signals for prosthetic control in individuals suffering from an above elbow (transhumeral) amputation. The sensors pick up myoelectric signals intramuscularly and therefore signal quality is not affected from electrode replacement, perspiration, or artefacts.
Detailed Description:
Implantable Myoelectric Sensors (IMES), the surgical tools implantation, and the external equipment used to control an electromechanical prosthetic device, together comprise the IMES System (investigational product, medical device).
Each IMES acts as an independent differential amplifier consisting of custom electronics housed within a biocompatible, hermetically sealed ceramic cylinder with metal end caps. The end caps serve as electrodes for picking up EMG activity during muscle contraction. Reverse telemetry (via a coil around the arm) is used to transfer data from the implanted sensor, and forward telemetry is used to transmit power and configuration settings to the sensors. The coil and associated electronics are housed within the frame of a prosthesis. A control system that sends data associated with muscle contraction to the motors of the prosthetic joints is housed in a belt-worn, battery-powered device. A cable attaches the control unit to the prosthetic frame.
An IMES is implanted into each targeted muscle that will be used to control a function of the prosthetic arm. Two IMES devices are needed for each DOF. For example, one device would control fingers opening and another device would control fingers closing.
Study:
NCT03644394
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT03644394