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Clinical Evidence for Carbonhand

More than 360 study participants has been involved in the clinical trials with Carbonhand. The studies shows that Carbonhand supports people during activities of daily living and can be used to improve grip strength and hand function, ability to perform activities, Quality of Life and has a lasting effect over time (so called therapeutic).

  1. Kottink, A. I. R., Nikamp, C. D. M., Prinsen, E. C., Rietman, J. S., & Prange-Lasonder, G. B. (2025). Usability and Satisfaction of a Next Generation Soft-Robotic Glove for Grip Support Among Patients with Hand Function Limitations. In Converging Clinical and Engineering Research on Neurorehabilitation V (Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Neurorehabilitation (ICNR 2024), November 5–8, 2024, La Granja, Spain - Volume 1) (Vol. 31, pp. 68–72). Springer Nature Switzerland; Cham, Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-77588-8_14
  2. Prange-Lasonder, G. B., Kottink, A. I. R., Nikamp, C. D. M., & Rietman, J. S. (2025). Effect and Clinical Applicability of a Wearable Soft-Robotic Glove for Assistance of Hand Function at Home. In J. L. Pons, J. Tornero, & M. Akay (Eds.), Converging Clinical and Engineering Research on Neurorehabilitation V (Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Neurorehabilitation (ICNR 2024), November 5–8, 2024, La Granja, Spain - Volume 1) (Vol. 31, pp. 268–272). Springer Nature Switzerland; Cham, Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-77588-8_53
  3. Kottink AIR, Nikamp CDM, Bos FP, Sluis CKV, Broek MVD, Onneweer B, Stolwijk-Swüste JM, Brink SM, Voet NBM, Rietman JS, Prange-Lasonder GB. Therapy effect on hand function after home use of a wearable assistive soft-robotic glove supporting grip strength. PLoS One. 2024 Jul 11;19(7):e0306713. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0306713. PMID: 38990858; PMCID: PMC11239026.
  4. Radder B, Prange-Lasonder G, Kottink A, Melendez-Calderon A, Buurke J, Rietman J. Feasibility of a wearable soft-robotic glove to support impaired hand function in stroke patients. J Rehabil Med 2018; 50: 598–606.
  5. Radder B, Prange-Lasonder G, Kottink A, Holmberg J, Sletta K, Van Dijk M, Meyer T et al. (2018): The effect of a wearable soft-robotic glove on motor function and functional performance of older adults, Assistive Technology, DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2018.1453888
  6. Osuagwu B.A. et al. (2019) Clinical Trial of the Soft Extra Muscle Glove to Assess Orthotic and Long-Term Functional Gain Following Chronic Incomplete Tetraplegia: Preliminary Functional Results. In: Masia L., Micera S., Akay M., Pons J. (eds) Converging Clinical and Engineering Research on Neurorehabilitation III. ICNR 2018. Pp 385-389. doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-01845-0_77
  7. Nilsson M, Fryxell W. A, Wadell C, von Holst H, Borg J. A Helping Hand – On Innovations for Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology. Grip strengthening glove to improve hand function in patients with neuromuscular disorders. Doctoral Theisis. Stockholm: Royal Institute of Technology; 2013. ISBN 978-91-7501-703-7
  8. Hermansson L, Gunnarsson M, Lutterman M. Effect of a grip-strengthening glove on persons with reduced hand function. (2014).
  9. Palmcrantz S, Plantin J, Borg J. Factors affecting the usability of an assistive soft robotic glove after stroke or multiple sclerosis. Karolinska Institutet, Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital, Division of Rehabilitation Medicine, Stockholm, Sweden. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine (2020). https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-2650
  10. Hashida R, Matsuse H, Totsugi M, Omoto M, Shinozaki N, Tanaka J, Nago T. (2016). Study on the Effects of Motor-Assisted Gloves (SEM™ Glove) on Functional Disorders of the hand. The Kurume Medical Journal (2018). DOI:10.2739/kurumemedj.MS652007
  11. Wiberg M. Effect of Rehabilitation, Difference in Hand Function, Activity and Participation by the Use of the Strengthening Glove Carbonhand for Patients with Plexus Brachial Injury: A pilot study.


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