Comparison of Prosthetic Feet for People With Syme's Amputation (XF Symes Study)

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Amputation, Artificial Limb

In brief

The purpose of this study is to compare the functional differences between two types of foot prostheses for people with ankle disarticulation (Syme's) amputations. The two feet being tested are low- and high-profile feet, with the difference being the latter has an extended keel and attaches to the posterior of the prosthetic socket, rather than the distal end. The hypothesis is that the high-profile foot (i.e., the crossover foot) will lead to functional and biomechanical improvements compared to low-profile feet.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04086641

Run by

University of Washington

People needed

5

Starts

2019-07-22

Expected to finish

2019-12-03

Last updated by the study team

2020-12-14

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• 18 years of age or older
• Have a unilateral Syme's amputation that occurred >1 year prior
• Owns a crossover foot modified for Syme's use
• Able to walk in the community without assistance
• Able to read and write in English

You may not qualify if…

• Have other amputations
• Have a health condition that would limit completion of the study protocol (e.g., skin breakdown, heart disease)

Where it is running

• University of Washington, Amplifying Mobility and Performance Laboratory — Seattle, Washington, United States

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