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In person · Pittsburgh · PA · United States
Research provider: Pitt+Me
Are you an amputee with a forearm amputation or wrist disarticulation? Did your amputation occur at least one year ago? You may be eligible for a research study to evaluate a new method to control a robotic prosthetic hand. Compensation is provided.
Our screening procedures will determine if you are eligible to continue in the study and be implanted with the MIRA device. This includes muscle activity testing, ultrasound to evaluate anatomy of your forearm muscle, a neuropsychological examination, drug screening to ensure no current use of non-prescribed substances (except for cannabis), questionnaires, and a medical record review. Surgical placement of the device will occur within 6 months after completion of the screening procedures. The MIRA device will be surgically implanted into your forearm. You will be provided with a prosthetic hand and socket that can communicate with the MIRA implant. We will train you how to use the device, and we will ask you to complete testing sessions at the University of Pittsburgh approximately every 3 months. Between these testing periods we will record how you use the prosthetic hand.
Are you an amputee with a forearm amputation or wrist disarticulation? Did your amputation occur at least one year ago? You may be eligible for a research study to evaluate a new method to control a robotic prosthetic hand. Compensation is provided.
Review the provider’s screening questions. These requirements do not guarantee selection.
2-4 hours/visit
Do you have a lower-limb amputation? Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are recruiting subjects to perform simple experiments to understand reorganization in brain and spinal circuits post-amputation. Study participation will include 2-3 visits, each visit lasting up to four (2-4) hours. Compensation is provided.
Pitt+Me · Added Sep 20, 2026