Clinical trials: Amputation; Traumatic, Limb, Lower
Amputation of Lower Limb Below Knee, Amputation, Traumatic
REsistance and LOADing Exercise for Bone Health
Lower limb amputation, often resulting from military conflict and road traffic accidents, is associated with reduced hip bone mineral density (BMD) and increased risk of hip fractures.
- Conditions
- Amputation of Lower Limb Below Knee, Amputation, Traumatic, Amputation, Limb Loss
- Trial name
- RELOAD (NCT07817381)
- Testing
- Resistance and high-impact exercise training
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre, UK
Traumatic Amputation of Lower Extremity
Functional Electrical Stimulation Use in Trans-tibial Amputations
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the efficacy of functional electrical stimulation (FES) for trans-tibial amputees. The investigators aim to demonstrate that providing three months of FES intervention will increase…
- Trial name
- NCT02931396
- Testing
- FES
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Alicia Koontz
Amputation, Traumatic, Low Back Pain
Sagittal Spinopelvic Parameters in Patients With Lower Extremity Amputation
The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between sagittal spinopelvic parameters and low back pain and quality of life in individuals with lower extremity amputation.
- Trial name
- NCT05318508
- Testing
- Measurements of sagittal spinopelvic parameters
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital
Transtibial Amputation, Peripheral Artery Disease
Optimizing Gait Rehabilitation for Veterans With Non-traumatic Lower Limb Amputation
The population of older Veterans with non-traumatic lower limb amputation is growing. Following lower limb amputation, asymmetrical movements persist during walking and likely contribute to disabling sequelae including secondary…
- Conditions
- Transtibial Amputation, Peripheral Artery Disease, Diabetes Mellitus
- Trial name
- GEM (NCT03995238)
- Testing
- Error-augmentation gait training, Error-correction gait training, Supervised walking
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Diabetes Mellitus, Leg Injuries
Prosthetic Components and Stability in Amputee Gait
The biomechanics of changing direction while walking has been largely neglected despite its relevancy to functional mobility. In addition, an increased risk of injury can be associated with turning due to a decrease in stability.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Leg Injuries, Traumatic Amputation
- Trial name
- NCT00167778
- Testing
- Transverse plane rotation adaptor pylon, Rigid pylon
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevated Metabolic Cost
The Effect of Gait Training Using Virtual Reality and Real-Time Feedback on Physiological and Functional Gait Performance in Persons With a Traumatic Lower Extremity Amputation
To assess the carryover effect of an innovative new gait training program on physiological and functional gait performance in persons with a traumatic lower extremity amputation.
- Trial name
- VRVO2 (NCT01225432)
- Testing
- Gait Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brooke Army Medical Center
Diabetic Polyneuropathy, Amputation
Comparison of Joint Position Sense in Diabetic and Traumatic Transtibial Amputees
This study evaluated the effect of joint position sense on compliance with the prosthesis, balance and functional performance in individuals with lower extremity amputation due to diabetic polyneuropathy.
- Trial name
- NCT05542901
- Testing
- Joint Position Sense Analysis
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Training and Research Hospital
Amputation, Traumatic Amputation
Study on the Functionality, Safety and Reliability of a Robotic Prosthesis for the Lower Limb At the Transfemoral Level
The goal of this multicenter interventional pilot is to verify the functionality of a prosthesis for trans-femoral amputees. The main question it aims to answer are: Is to verify the technical functionality, safety and…
- Conditions
- Amputation, Traumatic Amputation, Leg Injury, Lower Limb Injury
- Trial name
- MOTU-ATP (NCT06284005)
- Testing
- WRL ATP
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS
Amputation; Traumatic, Leg, Lower, Between Knee and Ankle
Comparison Between Three Types of Prosthetic Feet
One Solid Ankle Cushion Heel (SACH) and two Dynamic Elastic Response (DER) prosthetic feet will be tried six times in random order by the patient.
- Trial name
- ProSto (NCT03046394)
- Testing
- C-SACH, B-DER, A-DER
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University Rehabilitation Institute, Republic of Slovenia
Amputation
Kinesiophobia and Associated Factors in Patients With Traumatic Lower Extremity Amputation
There are limited studies examining kinesiophobia and factors associated with kinesophobia in patients with lower limb amputation.
- Trial name
- NCT04775667
- Testing
- questionnaires for clinical assessments
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital
Traumatic Amputation of Lower Extremity
Treadmill Training With Lower Extremity Amputees
Many people with a leg amputation have difficulty walking even after they have finished their rehabilitation. The purpose of this study is to see if a large amount of walking practice on a treadmill can improve functional…
- Trial name
- NCT01419288
- Testing
- Treadmill Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Stony Brook University
Traumatic Amputation of Lower Extremity
Intraosseous Transcutaneous Amputation Prosthesis
Direct Skeletal Fixation of Prosthetic Limbs Following Trans-Femoral Amputation - Study of an Intraosseous Transcutaneous Amputation Prosthesis (ITAPTM).
- Trial name
- (ITAP) (NCT02491424)
- Testing
- Direct skeletal fixation of ITAP to lower limb amputees.
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Stryker Orthopaedics
Prosthesis User, Amputation; Traumatic, Limb, Lower
Strategic Research Program 17 (VUB Funding)
Objectives: The main objectives are to determine neural dynamics during gait using electro-encephalography as well as brain sources and to investigate the attentional demand during walking in able-bodied individuals, and…
- Trial name
- NCT03498872
- Testing
- AMPfoot 4.0, No intervention
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Amputation; Traumatic, Leg, Lower
Turkish Validation of Prosthesis Donning and Doffing Questionnaire
The aim of this study is to investigate the Reliability and construct validity of the Turkish version of the Prosthesis donning and doffing questionnaire in transtibial amputees.
- Trial name
- NCT03347682
- Testing
- Satisfaction with Prosthesis -SATPRO, Nottingham Health Profile-NHP, Prosthesis donning and doffing questionnaire
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Critical Limb Ischemia
External Compression Therapy for Secondary Prevention of Lower-Limb Loss and Cardiovascular Mortality
In this clinical research study the investigators will test the efficacy of an innovative, non-invasive methodology to reduce mortality and lower limb loss among high-risk medically-underserved patients with cardiovascular…
- Trial name
- ArtAssist (NCT02054416)
- Testing
- ArtAssist© Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Temple University
Traumatic Amputation of Lower Extremity
Prosthetic Fit Assessment in Transtibial Amputees Secondary to Trauma
The aims of this study address an exploratory endpoint in the Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium (METRC) Transtibial Amputation Outcomes Study (TAOS; NCT01821976) that is investigating prosthesis fit, alignment and…
- Trial name
- ProFit (NCT02540681)
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium
Amputation, Amputation; Traumatic, Limb
Low Cost Socket for Lower Limb Amputees
The purpose of this research is to test an investigational fabrication system for transtibial prostheses. This fabrication method will be tested for comfort and function to determine feasibility of use for amputees in developing…
- Conditions
- Amputation, Amputation; Traumatic, Limb, Amputation, Traumatic
- Trial name
- NCT04725461
- Testing
- Low cost lower limb prosthetic socket
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Amputation, Prosthesis User
Effects of Microprocessor-controlled Prosthetic Knees on Fall-related Health Outcomes in Limited Community Ambulators
The goal of this study is to find out if using microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knees (MPKs), prosthetic knees with a built-in computer, improves health outcomes related to falls in adults who use above-knee prostheses.
- Conditions
- Amputation, Prosthesis User, Amputation; Traumatic, Leg: Thigh, Between Hip and Knee, Limb; Absence, Congenital, Lower
- Trial name
- NCT06937242
- Testing
- Ottobock C-Leg 4 Microprocessor Knee, Ottobock Kenevo
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Hanger Institute for Clinical Research and Education, LLC
Amputation, Amputation; Traumatic, Leg, Lower
Socket Cooling Effectiveness Take Home Study
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 non-breathable and non- thermally conductive materials that can create a warm…
- Conditions
- Amputation, Amputation; Traumatic, Leg, Lower, Amputation Stump, Limb; Absence, Congenital, Lower
- Trial name
- NCT04484805
- Testing
- ICE Condition
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Liberating Technologies, Inc.
Amputation, Traumatic Amputations
Assessing the Usability and Reliability of the Prototype Prosthesis Devices
The aim of the present study is to verify the functionalitỳ, the degree of safety and the reliability of devices composed of an intelligent socket that allows the detection of biosignals and provides vibrotactile feedback and a…
- Conditions
- Amputation, Traumatic Amputations, Leg Amputation
- Trial name
- MOTU++ (NCT06616402)
- Testing
- prototype prosthetic group
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS