Clinical trials: Above Knee Amputation
Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury), Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury)
Asymmetry of the Center of Pressure During Gait After Amputation of Lower Limbs
Retrospective, non-randomized, observational, single-center longitudinal study at the University Rehabilitation Hospital of Grau du Roi CHU of Nîmes, France.
- Trial name
- ASCOPALL (NCT05803317)
- Testing
- usual care : Evaluation of walking on a baropodometric platform
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
Amputation of Lower Limb Above Knee, Sequelae
Effect of Eight-week Concurrent Training on Functional Capacity in Patients With Unilateral Transtibial Amputation
OBJECTIVES: To assess the effect of concurrent training (CT) of an eight-week on strength, power and cardiorespiratory fitness on muscle condition, balance, load distribution in the lower limbs and aerobic capacity in patients…
- Trial name
- NCT04165434
- Testing
- Concurrent Training
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Amputation, Traumatic
The Relationship of Stump Length With Muscle Strength in Patients With Traumatic Unilateral Transfemoral Amputation
Amputation is the loss or removal of a body part such as an arm or leg. It is the last option in trauma treatment and irreversible procedure. Amputation rehabilitation begins in the pre-amputation period.
- Trial name
- NCT05435326
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital
Transfemoral Amputation
Assessment of Strength, Balance, and Function in Above-Knee Amputees in Relation to Residual Limb Length
The goal of this observational study is to learn how muscle strength, balance, and functional ability are affected in people with above-knee (transfemoral) amputations.
- Trial name
- NCT07032233
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Ceren Kuzu
Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury), Lower Limb Amputation Knee
Reverse Innovation in Western Health Care: the ReMotion Prosthetic Knee.
Ambulatory mobility and function are important aspects in the quality of life of people with lower limb amputations and prostheses.
- Trial name
- NCT04700085
- Testing
- ReMotion Knee
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Sint Maartenskliniek
Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury)
C-Leg 3 and C-Leg 4 Study in Transfemoral Amputees
The aim of this post-market study is to confirm that the microprocessor controlled prosthetic knee components (C-Leg 3 and C-Leg 4) in comparison to mechanical knee joints can bring additional benefit to the users primarily on…
- Trial name
- NCT02765035
- Testing
- C-Leg 4, C-Leg 3
- Where
- 2 sites in Austria, Belgium
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Otto Bock Healthcare Products GmbH
Transfemoral Amputation
Early Rehabilitation After Transfemoral Amputation in Moderately Active Patients
Treatment and rehabilitation after transfemoral amputation represents a challenging medical field, involving intersectoral parties. Although treatment guidelines exists, their implementation is difficult.
- Trial name
- NCT06045468
- Testing
- Amputation-specialized rehabilitation, Non-amputation-specialized rehabilitation
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- Median
Unilateral Transfemoral Amputation, Unilateral Knee Disarticulation
Real-time Motion Capture and Visual Feedback for Amputation Gait Training
People with transfemoral amputation face challenges such as gait asymmetry, instability, and increased energy consumption due to loss of the knee joint.
- Trial name
- NCT07049198
- Testing
- Real-time 2D motion capture and visual feedback system gait training, Conventional physical therapy group
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Transfemoral Amputation
Evaluation of a Neural-Controlled Powered Prosthesis Across Diverse Real-World Tasks
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the performance and adaptability of a neural-controlled powered knee or ankle prosthesis across diverse real-world mobility tasks.
- Trial name
- NCT07204912
- Testing
- MIT Powered Leg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Amputation of Lower Limb Above Knee
Evaluation of Transfemoral Amputees When Transitioning From a Mechanical to a Microprocessor Prosthetic Knee
The central hypothesis of this proposal is that real-life benefits of microprocessor knees (MPK) are largely underappreciated because of the lack of sensitive and ecologically valid methods for evaluating motor performance.
- Trial name
- NCT03829202
- Testing
- Own mechanical knee, RheoKnee microprocessor prosthetic knee
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Methodist Rehabilitation Center
Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee
Microenvironment in Patients Undergoing Non-traumatic Amputation
The microenvironment of the amputation stump in patients undergoing non-traumatic transfemoral amputation will be investigated with a combination of microdialysis and tissue sampling.
- Trial name
- MiAMII (NCT07384689)
- Testing
- ciNPWT, SSD
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Amputation, Prosthesis User
Effectiveness and Cost-effectiveness of Lower Limb Prostheses
The goal of this observational study is to investigate the effectiveness of NMPKs versus MPKs in persons with an LLA in the standard healthcare system in the Netherlands taking all levels of the ICF model into account.
- Conditions
- Amputation, Prosthesis User, Prosthesis
- Trial name
- NCT06031922
- Testing
- Microprocessor controlled knee
- Where
- 9 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- University Medical Center Groningen
Transtibial Amputation, Transfemoral Amputation
Improving Socket Fit in Female and Male Veterans With Transtibial and Transfemoral Amputation
The investigators do not yet know how a prosthetic socket with adjustable panels affects the performance of people with a lower limb amputation compared to a conventional prosthetic socket.
- Trial name
- SocketFit (NCT05989243)
- Testing
- Conventional prosthetic socket, Adjustable Quatro socket
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Amputation, Prostheses and Implants
Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface for Control of Lower Limb Prostheses
Individuals with an above-knee lower limb amputation are known to walk more slowly, expend more energy, have a greater risk of falling, and have reduced quality of life compared to individuals without amputation and those with…
- Trial name
- NCT06275282
- Testing
- Intramuscular electrodes
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Amputation, Blood Loss
Pneumatic Tourniquet Versus no Tourniquet in Transfemoral Amputation
Lower extremity amputation patients represent a frail group of patients with extensive comorbidity. The most common indication of amputation is ischemia, infection and concomitant ischemic pain due to underlying chronic disease…
- Trial name
- NCT05550623
- Testing
- Tourniquet
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 124 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Amputation
Powered Prosthesis for Use With TF Osseointegration Recipients
The purpose of this study is to evaluate functional mobility, control, and user satisfaction from persons who have an amputation above the knee and have received osseo-integration (OI) and targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR)…
- Trial name
- NCT06160882
- Testing
- Powered Prosthesis Training and EMG data collection, Perform Osseointegration (OI) surgery and Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Amputation, Amputation; Traumatic, Leg, Lower
Clinical Outcomes With Non-Powered vs. Powered Prosthetic Knees by K2-level Amputees
The goal of this proposed project is to gather community-based data from the K2-level Transfemoral Amputee (TFA) population to aid in evidence-based prescription of powered prosthetic knees (i.e., choosing the right device to…
- Conditions
- Amputation, Amputation; Traumatic, Leg, Lower, Limb; Absence, Congenital, Lower, Prosthesis User
- Trial name
- NCT06194838
- Testing
- Ossur Power Knee, Reboocon Intuy Knee
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Liberating Technologies, Inc.
Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury)
Decoding Motion Planning Using Cortical Potentials
The team will investigate the user's intention to move by using cortical activity during a sit to stand movement performance in people with a transfemoral amputation and able-bodied individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT04325516
- Testing
- Daily activities
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Lower Limb Amputation Knee, Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury)
Enhancing Abilities in Amputees and Patients With Peripheral Neuropathy Through Restoration of Sensory Feedback
Many amputees suffer from Phantom Limb Pain (PLP), a condition where painful perceptions arise from the missing limb. Leg amputees wear prostheses that do not provide any sensory feedback, apart from the stump-socket interaction.
- Conditions
- Lower Limb Amputation Knee, Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury), Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury), Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
- Trial name
- NCT04217005
- Testing
- Sensory Feedback
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- ETH Zurich
Amputation, Transfemoral Amputation
Transfemoral Osseointegrated Prosthesis Limb-Load Symmetry Training
This randomized controlled trial (n=25 enrolled, n=15 expected to complete) will 1) determine the feasibility of a 40-week limb-load biofeedback training intervention, 2) determine if there is an intervention signal of efficacy…
- Conditions
- Amputation, Transfemoral Amputation, Osseointegration
- Trial name
- TOPLOAD (NCT05695911)
- Testing
- Limb Load Biofeedback Training Intervention, Attention Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver