RecruitingNCT07565636

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

Custom Orthotic Using 3D Printed and 3D Scanned Method


Sponsor

ELewis

Enrollment

4 participants

Start Date

Aug 21, 2025

Study Type

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

Min Age: 21 Years

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

DEVICE3D scanned and 3D printed wrist hand orthosis

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.


Locations(1)

UMass Lowell, Expanded Media Fabrication Lab

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States

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