Moisture Management Liner At-Home Evaluation

Stopped early · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Amputation Stump, Amputation, Amputees, Lower Limb Deformity, Prosthesis User, Prosthesis

In brief

The comfort and fit of the residual limb within a prosthetic socket are of primary concern for many amputees. The residual limb is typically covered by unbreathable and non-thermally conductive materials that can create a warm and ultimately moist environment. The investigators have developed a silicone liner approach to passively conduct heat from the skin using thermally conductive elastomers. A technology that can provide thermal control while retaining adequate suspension, weight, and other prosthetic characteristics would benefit many prosthesis wearers.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05124873

Run by

Liberating Technologies, Inc.

People needed

1

Starts

2021-05-12

Expected to finish

2022-09-27

Last updated by the study team

2025-06-17

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 89. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Lower limb amputee
• Be willing and able to complete the tasks outlined
• Are at least 6 months on a lower-limb prosthesis
• Fits within an experimental liner (cushion style liner and size 23.5-28 cm)
• Can understand English in order to be properly consented and provide their feedback to the study personnel

You may not qualify if…

• The risks to pregnant women and fetuses are unknown and therefore pregnant women should not participate in the study
• Other unforeseen disqualifying criteria (such as specific cognitive issues, etc.)

Where it is running

• Liberating Technologies, Inc. — Holliston, Massachusetts, United States

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