Lower Limb Prostheses for Individuals Who Carry Infants, Toddlers, and Other Loads

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Conditions studied: Amputation, Prosthesis User

In brief

The aim of this research is to identify the prosthetic foot that results in improved walking performance when individuals with lower limb amputation carry infants, toddlers, or other loads.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07159490

Run by

VA Puget Sound Health Care System

People needed

13

Starts

2020-12-03

Expected to finish

2025-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-02-12

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Unilateral transtibial amputee
• Have been fitted with and used a prosthesis for at least six months
• Do not use heel stiffening wedges or bumpers in their as-prescribed prosthesis
• Wear their prosthesis for at least four hours per day
• Are moderately active by self-report
• Can be fitted with the study prostheses (prosthetic foot size, stiffness category and build heights)

You may not qualify if…

• Do not have a proper fit and suspension and one cannot be achieved with clinical resources
• Presence of disorder, pain, or injury other than amputation that interferes with gait

Where it is running

• VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Division — Seattle, Washington, United States

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