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Study NCT ID:
NCT00074893
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2006-03-08
First Post:
2003-12-23
Brief Title:
Protective Brace to Prevent Hand and Arm Injuries
Sponsor:
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases NIAMS
Organization:
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases NIAMS
Study Overview
Official Title:
Shock Absorbing Brace for Study of Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2006-03
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
When people use hand-held power tools their hands and arms vibrate along with the tool they are holding People who frequently use hand-held power tools may develop injuries related to this vibration This study will evaluate a protective brace designed to prevent vibration-related hand and arms injuries
Detailed Description:
Workers who use hand-held power tools absorb significant vibration energy in their arms and hands and may develop musculoskeletal disorders MSDs such as carpal tunnel syndrome and hand-arm vibration syndrome Protective braces may be worn to decrease the incidence of occupational MSDs The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has identified key attributes for protective braces these attributes include vibration damping comfort non-interference with worker dexterity and maintenance of safe hand temperature Most currently available braces do not adequately address these NIOSH requirements This study will evaluate the efficacy of a brace with piezoelectric damping material
Participants in the study will be fitted with a brace on each hand One brace will have piezoelectric damping material and the other will be a currently available off-the-shelf commercial brace Hand-held joysticks and handles mounted to a vibration shaker table will be used to simulate power tool use Participants will undergo a series of tests designed to measure hand acceleration and vibration while grasping the study joysticks and handles The tests will take approximately 30 minutes
Participants in the study will be fitted with a brace on each hand One brace will have piezoelectric damping material and the other will be a currently available off-the-shelf commercial brace Hand-held joysticks and handles mounted to a vibration shaker table will be used to simulate power tool use Participants will undergo a series of tests designed to measure hand acceleration and vibration while grasping the study joysticks and handles The tests will take approximately 30 minutes
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None
Secondary IDs
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1R43AR049167-01 | NIH | None | httpsreporternihgovquickSearch1R43AR049167-01 |