Dr. Hugh M Herr, PhD
Claim this profileMassachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab
Studies Amputation
Studies Below Knee Amputation
7 reported clinical trials
10 drugs studied
Affiliated Hospitals
Clinical Trials Hugh M Herr, PhD is currently running
Limb Revision Surgery
for Amputation
This study will involve the development of a novel approach to lower extremity residual limb surgical revision that offers the promise of augmenting volitional motor control, restore proprioception and reverse atrophy
Recruiting1 award N/A8 criteria
eOPRA Implant + Magnetic Bead Tracking
for Amputation
The e-OPRA Implant System, is a further development of the OPRA (Osseointegrated Prostheses for the Rehabilitation of Amputees) Implant System. The e-OPRA Implant system is an implant system for direct skeletal anchorage of amputation prostheses. The added feature in the e-OPRA Implant system, is a bidirectional interface into the human body that allows permanent and reliable communication using implanted electrodes. These electrodes will provide long-term stable bioelectric signals for an improved control of the prosthetic limb. The Magnetic Bead Tracking System, which will be implanted and used in combination with the e-OPRA Implant system, is an investigational device that consists of pairs of magnetic beads, and a set of magnetic field sensors that measure and track the length of muscles and the speed at which they move in real-time. When the beads are implanted in muscle in the residual limb of an amputee, the muscle length signal is communicated to an investigational, robotic ankle-foot prosthesis. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the feasibility of a transtibial amputee with the e-OPRA Implant System and Magnetic Bead Tracking System exhibiting full neural control over a neuro-mechanical prosthetic system. A maximum of seven subjects will be enrolled. Each subject will undergo one or more surgeries where the e-OPRA Implant System and Magnetic Bead Tracking System will be implanted. The subjects will participate in follow-up sessions the last of which occurs approximately 24 months after the surgery. This is a prospective, non-randomized, uncontrolled study.
Recruiting1 award N/A4 criteria
More about Hugh M Herr, PhD
Clinical Trial Related5 years of experience running clinical trials · Led 7 trials as a Principal Investigator · 3 Active Clinical TrialsTreatments Hugh M Herr, PhD has experience with
- Modified Amputation Procedure
- E-OPRA Implant System
- EOPRA Implant System
- Magnetic Bead Tracking System
- MIT Powered Knee
- Residual Limb Revision
Breakdown of trials Hugh M Herr, PhD has run
Amputation
Below Knee Amputation
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What does Hugh M Herr, PhD specialize in?
Hugh M Herr, PhD focuses on Amputation and Below Knee Amputation. In particular, much of their work with Amputation has involved treating patients, or patients who are undergoing treatment.
Is Hugh M Herr, PhD currently recruiting for clinical trials?
Yes, Hugh M Herr, PhD is currently recruiting for 3 clinical trials in Cambridge Massachusetts. If you're interested in participating, you should apply.
Are there any treatments that Hugh M Herr, PhD has studied deeply?
Yes, Hugh M Herr, PhD has studied treatments such as Modified amputation procedure, e-OPRA Implant System, eOPRA Implant System.
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The office of Hugh M Herr, PhD is located at: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139 United States. This is the address for their practice at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab.
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