Customisable 3-D printed covers for children’s exo-skeletal prostheses

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Customisable 3-D printed covers for children’s exo-skeletal prostheses

• IRAS ID

  253552

• Contact name

  Anthony McGarry

• Contact email

  anthony.mcgarry@strath.ac.uk

• Sponsor organisation

  University of Strathclyde

• Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier

  NA, NA

• Duration of Study in the UK

  0 years, 5 months, 0 days

• Research summary

  The majority of children’s prostheses are exoskeletal in design. The choice and style of cosmetic finishes are limited.
  This project will leverage technological advances in scanning and 3-D printing technology to develop low-cost high quality customisable covers. Individually printed covers will seamlessly clip on over the surface of the existing structural shape, and will be easy to remove or change according to the child’s choice and activity.
  This process will improve engagement with the prosthetic rehabilitation process. Design processes will be fun and promote positive discussion between the family, friends and the child about the prosthesis and the service journey.

• REC name

  London - Stanmore Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  19/LO/0174

• Date of REC Opinion

  29 Jan 2019

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion