Energy-Harvesting Mesofluidic Impulse Prosthesis: e-MIP

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Conditions studied: Transtibial Amputation, Artificial Limbs

In brief

The purpose of this research is to validate the e-MIP design and function by testing the ability of e-MIP to harvest energy and return a sufficient amount of energy to assist the user during gait. The investigators will also evaluate whether prosthetic users are able to wear and use the e-MIP device long-term.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04157608

Run by

Orthocare Innovations, LLC

People needed

0

Starts

2019-10-02

Expected to finish

2022-07-10

Last updated by the study team

2023-10-10

Who can join

Age: 21 and older, up to 75. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Unilateral transtibial amputation
• At least twelve months post-amputation
• Currently walking on a prosthesis for at least one year
• Uses modular endoskeletal prosthetic components
• Has bilateral normal range of motion
• Ability to walk independently and for an extended length of time (walking ability of each individual will be assessed by the principal investigator or study prosthetist during the recruitment period)
• Ability to communicate individual perceptions
• Ability to provide informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Confounding injury or musculoskeletal problem
• Pregnancy
• Lower limb peripheral neuropathy
• Symptomatic cardiovascular disease or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Not able to read and understand English

Where it is running

• Orthocare Innovations, LLC — Edmonds, Washington, United States

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