Biomechanical Assessment of Gait in Lower-Extremity-Amputees

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Conditions studied: Prosthesis User

In brief

This study is investigating the influence of several simulated real life conditions on the symmetry of gait with trans-tibial prostheses Hypotheses: It is hypothesized that the observable differences in gait pattern between amputees can be detected by a combination of forces and moments that are measured internally in the prosthesis, and electromyography data. It is further hypothesized that changing conditions such as uneven walking surface, prosthetic misalignment or user fatigue are characterized by typical values in the measured data or combinations thereof.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01332123

Run by

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

People needed

10

Starts

2011-04-01

Expected to finish

2012-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-06-09

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Trans tibial amputation
• Able to walk 30 minutes comfortably
• Modular prosthesis

You may not qualify if…

• Prosthesis does not provide enough space between socket and foot module to fit the mobile measuring unit
• Physically or mentally unable to perform the required tasks

Where it is running

• USR, 115 E Reindl Way — Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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