Prosthetic Performance Enhancement Trial
Recruiting now · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Amputation, Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury), Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury), Lower Limb Amputation at Ankle (Injury), Lower Limb Amputation Knee, Lower Limb Amputation at Hip (Injury)
In brief
The purpose of this research is to determine the feasibility of an uneven terrain walking program for lower limb prosthesis users. The training is designed to induce step-to-step variability during walking within a safe environment, with the aim of improving walking skill and confidence.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06419920
- Run by
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- People needed
- 35
- Starts
- 2025-06-26
- Expected to finish
- 2027-07-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-06-23
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- lower limb amputation at ankle (Symes) level and above
- age 18+ years
- fitted with a walking prosthesis and use it regularly for home and/or community ambulation
- good socket fit, assessed by a score of 8-10 on the socket fit comfort scale
- able to walk for three minutes at a time with or without an assistive device
You may not qualify if…
- leg/foot ulcer or other conditions that cause pain during weight-bearing
- poor skin integrity that could cause tissue breakdown by walking
- cardiovascular, respiratory or other critical health conditions that preclude moderate physical activity
- unilateral or bilateral upper limb absence or loss at the wrist and above that precludes use of handrails bilaterally, or would require asymmetrical adaptation to body posture for use.
- pregnancy
Where it is running
- University of Nevada Las Vegas — Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (enrolling)
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