Influence of Socket Volume on Prosthesis Performance

Completed

Conditions studied: Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury)

In brief

The purpose of this study is to investigate how residual limb fluid volume, gait, prosthesis use, perceived comfort, and satisfaction with the prosthesis are affected by size of the prosthetic socket. Subjects are tested after wearing a nominal socket for 1 month and again after wearing a slightly oversized socket for 1 month.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02124915

Run by

University of Washington

People needed

9

Starts

2013-02-01

Expected to finish

2014-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-08-24

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• transtibial amputee
• at least 18 months post amputation
• over 18 years of age
• capable of treadmill walking and 90 seconds of continuous standing

You may not qualify if…

• skin breakdown on the residual limb

Where it is running

• University of Washington — Seattle, Washington, United States

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