Reduction of Shear Forces Using Semi-flexible Sockets on Transtibial Amputees

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Conditions studied: Amputation

In brief

The purpose of this graduate student research study, is to test two different sockets for comfort and test what pressures are created by the socket during daily activities. The objective is to illustrate that semi-flexible sockets will maintain its rigidity and resist progressive shear forces from daily activity, ergo making our prosthetic system a more comfortable experience for the prosthetic user.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03390153

Run by

Loma Linda University

People needed

5

Starts

2018-04-02

Expected to finish

2018-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2018-09-25

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• Transtibial amputee with mature limb
• Minimum of 3-years of prosthetic use
• Capable of ambulating on a treadmill for ten minutes
• Minimum age of 18 years old
• Both Unilateral and Bilateral Amputees
• K-Level K2-K4

You may not qualify if…

• Any open wounds/ulcerations on the residual limb
• Skin allergies to silicone or latex
• Unmanaged co-morbidities such a diabetes and congestive heart failure

Where it is running

• Loma Linda Universtiy — Loma Linda, California, United States

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