Quantification of the range of motion of the finger without and with an exoskeleton using real-time magnetic resonance imaging (real-time MRI)

Quantification of the range of motion of the finger without and with an exoskeleton using real-time magnetic resonance imaging (real-time MRI) - FirMEx

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00036098

Enrollment

Registered

2025-02-25

Start date

2025-03-10

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

Hyperextension of the peripheral interphalangeal joint

Interventions

Group 1: 20 healthy test subjects (10 men, 10 women) each apply a defined pressure with thumb and index finger with and without exoskeleton.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: healthy trial participants without injuries or other diseases of the fingers

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants aged <18 years, pregnant or breastfeeding women, participants with metal implants such as heart valves, pacemakers, defibrillators or other implants that prohibit an MRI examination. Participants with other metal implants, metal splinters, tattoos or significant claustrophobia. Previous operations and other injuries in the study area. Chronic illnesses such as high blood pressure or diabetes mellitus.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The aim is to quantify the range of motion of the thumb and index finger with and without exoskeleton. The focus is on the degree of hyperextension of the thumb and index finger in relation to the force used when pressing a push button.	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactArndt Schilling

Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, Orthopädie und Plastische Chirurgie, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen

arndt.schilling@med.uni-goettingen.de+49 551 39 68814

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026