3D Printed Orthosis for Wrist Instability for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Patient

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age21+
SponsorELewis

About this trial

This study will determine if using 3D scanning and 3D printing technology to create an orthosis to improve the quality of life for people with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) compared to existing prefabricated orthoses. Orthoses are often used by people with EDS to stabilize and support joints with hypermobile tissues. Improving the quality of life will mean that people can participate in daily self-care and/or recreational activities that they enjoy, such as gardening and cooking. The investigators also seek to find if this orthosis will decrease pain and reduce the number of dislocations and subluxations. All these changes could lead to better mental health, decreasing the fear and anxiety related to dislocations and pain.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

English-speaking

21 or older

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

wrist hypermobility

Disqualifiers

Under 21

pregnant women

prisoners

non-English-speaking

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • 3D scanned and 3D printed wrist hand orthosis

Treatment groups

4 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Sponsors and collaborators

ELewis

Lead sponsor

University of Massachusetts, Lowell

Sponsor institution

University of Massachusetts, Lowell

Collaborator