Comparative Effectiveness Between Microprocessor Knees and Non-Microprocessor Knees

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury)

In brief

This study will assess if the functional performance and musculoskeletal outcome of transfemoral amputees are improved after receiving a Microprocessor Knee (MPK) compared to a Non-Microprocessor Knees (NMPK).

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02240186

Run by

Mayo Clinic

People needed

50

Starts

2014-06-01

Expected to finish

2017-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2018-12-12

Who can join

Age: 55 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Unilateral transfemoral amputee
• Medicare Functional Classification Level K2 or K3
• Currently using NMPK prosthesis
• No current residual limb problems, such as skin breakdown
• Able to ambulate without a gait aid

You may not qualify if…

• Previous stroke or other neuromuscular complications currently affecting gait
• Currently undergoing dialysis treatments
• Amputation of the contralateral limb
• Poor fit of current NMPK prosthesis

Where it is running

• Mayo Clinic — Rochester, Minnesota, United States

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