3D Printed Orthosis for Wrist Instability for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Patient
Custom Orthotic Using 3D Printed and 3D Scanned Method
ELewis
4 participants
Aug 21, 2025
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
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
Inclusion Criteria4
- English-speaking
- or older
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
- wrist hypermobility
Exclusion Criteria5
- Under 21
- pregnant women
- prisoners
- non-English-speaking
- skin sensitivity
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Interventions
Fabricate a Custom 3D scanned and 3D printed wrist-hand orthosis for a participant with EDS to measure the change in pain, number of daily wrist subluxation and change in participation in activities such as gardening and cooking. The investigators will use participant feedback to customize the fit and design of the orthosis for maximum comfort and effectiveness. The investigators are using HD (high definition) 3D scanning and 3D printing technology for a precise fit to prevent subluxation.
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NCT07565636