Evaluation of Limb Health Associated With a Prosthetic Vacuum Socket System

Status unconfirmed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Lower Limb Amputation

In brief

The purpose of the study is to evaluate residual limb circulation and skin health associated with the use of a prosthetic vacuum socket. A conventional non-vacuum prosthetic socket will be compared to a vacuum prosthetic socket.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01839123

Run by

Ohio Willow Wood

People needed

10

Starts

2013-04-01

Expected to finish

2014-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2013-07-01

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Consenting Adult
• Unilateral lower extremity amputee
• Currently using a liner with prosthesis
• Uses a prosthesis to ambulate
• Ability to read, write and understand English
• Available during regular business hours for appointments

You may not qualify if…

• Impaired contra lateral leg
• Uses vacuum suspension with their current prosthesis
• Diagnosis of renal failure
• Smoker

Where it is running

• The Ohio State University Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute — Columbus, Ohio, United States (enrolling)
• The Ohio Willow Wood Company — Mount Sterling, Ohio, United States (enrolling)

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