An Automatically Adjusting Prosthetic Socket for People With Transtibial Amputation
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Conditions studied: Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury), Diurnal Residual Limb Fluid Volume Fluctuation
In brief
People with leg amputations often experience daily changes in the size (volume) of their residual limb. These daily changes can cause a prosthesis to fit poorly. They can also cause limb problems like pain or skin breakdown. Prosthetic socket systems that accommodate limb volume changes can help address these issues, but they require users to make adjustments throughout the day. The aim of this research is to create a system that will automatically adjust the fit of the socket and create a well-fitting prosthesis for people with leg amputations who experience volume fluctuations when using their prosthesis.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT05124652
- Run by
- University of Washington
- People needed
- 100
- Starts
- 2021-10-18
- Expected to finish
- 2027-06-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-05-07
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
Where it is running
- William H. Foege Hall — Seattle, Washington, United States (enrolling)
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