High Definition Silicone: effects on psychosocial & functional outcome

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Do High Definition Silicone prostheses improve psycho-social and functional outcomes for patients with partial hand, feet or digital amputations?

• IRAS ID

  255950

• Contact name

  Celine Lakra

• Contact email

  celine.lakra@nhs.net

• Sponsor organisation

  Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

• Duration of Study in the UK

  1 years, 0 months, 1 days

• Research summary

  High definition silicone (HDS) is the material used to create life-like cosmetic covers for digits, partial hand and foot amputations, and prosthetic limb covers. The authors will focus on its indications for digits and partial hand and foot prostheses, as its use as limb covers relates to its own unique indications and limitations.
  The authors plan to investigate the psycho-social and functional effects of wearing HDS prostheses, as compared to other products more commonly prescribed via the National Health Service.

• REC name

  North West - Greater Manchester West Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  18/NW/0837

• Date of REC Opinion

  10 Jan 2019

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion