Clinical trials: Amputation
Amputation, Amputation, Traumatic
No Power Bionic Lower Extremity Prosthesis
Typically people need separate prosthetic feet for running and walking. To bridge the gap, this study will test the Compliant Adaptive Energy Storage and Return (CAESAR) foot.
- Conditions
- Amputation, Amputation, Traumatic, Amputation; Traumatic, Leg, Lower
- Trial name
- NCT04070105
- Testing
- Compliant Adaptive Energy Storage and Return Foot, AllPro
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Amputation, Elderly
Falls in Older Persons With Limb Loss
Lower limb prosthesis users are known to be at a substantially increased fall risk compared to able-bodied individuals. The interaction between increased fall risk, reduced balance confidence and high prevalence of a fear of…
- Trial name
- FOPLL (NCT03670004)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Transfemoral Amputation, Artificial Limbs
Assist-Knee: Energy-Harvesting Knee Prosthesis
The purpose of this research is to validate the Assist-Knee design and function by collecting pilot data during the stand-to-sit-to-stand transition in transfemoral prosthesis users when using the Assist-Knee to harvest energy…
- Trial name
- NCT04023045
- Testing
- Assist-Knee, Habitual Prosthesis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Orthocare Innovations, LLC
Transtibial Amputation - Unilateral
Comparative Performance of Dynamic Elastic Response Feet
The purpose of this study was to compare the functional performance of individuals with transtibial amputation using two types of prosthetic foot designs: carbon fiber vs. fiberglass composite.
- Trial name
- NCT02542761
- Testing
- Fiberglass Composite foot, Carbon Fiber Composite Foot
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Amputation, Traumatic, Traumatic Amputation of Lower Extremity
What is the Optimal Stiffness and Height of a Running-specific Prosthesis?
The proposed study aims to characterize the effects of running-specific leg prosthetic stiffness and height during on performance during running and sprinting to optimize running-specific prosthesis prescription.
- Conditions
- Amputation, Traumatic, Traumatic Amputation of Lower Extremity, Wounds and Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT02318979
- Testing
- Otto Bock prosthesis, Ossur prosthesis, Freedom Innovations prosthesis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Amputation
Herbal Preparation Used as Adjuvant Therapy on Diabetic Ulcers
Chronic foot ulcers occurring among diabetic patients are difficult to heal. The frequent elderly age with co-morbidities, vascular insufficiencies, peripheral neuropathies and super imposed infections, all contribute towards the…
- Trial name
- NCT00393510
- Testing
- TCM
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
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
Phantom Limb Pain, Neuroma Amputation
C-RFA of Residual Limb Neuroma
To assess changes in pain, physical function, and health-related quality of life in patients with post-amputation neuroma-associated residual limb pain after cooled radiofrequency ablation.
- Trial name
- NCT04538417
- Testing
- Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Amputation, Prosthesis User
Digital Weight Bearing Shape Capture Socket Technology
The study will determine if Symphonie Aqua Digital System, a new method of socket creation, in a weight-bearing environment, may produce more successful fitting and comfortability \& functional outcomes than traditional sockets…
- Conditions
- Amputation, Prosthesis User, Residual Limbs
- Trial name
- DWB (NCT05749952)
- Testing
- Symphonie Aqua Digital System mediated sh
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Diabetes Complications, Peripheral Arterial Disease
Collaborative-care Rehabilitation After Dysvascular Amputation
The objective of this study is to examine the feasibility of using a collaborative-care, home-based rehabilitation program to improve functional outcomes for people recovering from lower limb amputation caused by vascular…
- Trial name
- NCT01929018
- Testing
- Exercise, Walking Program, Health Self-Management Support
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Amputation, Limb Loss
Self-management to Improve Function Following Amputation
Lower extremity amputations are a significant cause of morbidity, mortality, loss of function and reduced quality of life. Self-management (defined as the process by which an individual adopts an active role in managing the…
- Trial name
- VETPALS (NCT02163811)
- Testing
- VETPALS, Individual Education Support Program
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 182 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Amputation Stumps
Investigation Into the Functional Performance of a New Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) Transtibial Liner
The clinical investigation is designed as an uncontrolled open prospective, multicenter, 2 group, pre-test post-test study. Testing will be conducted in the USA and Canada at 3-6 clinics, depending on enrolment requirements.
- Trial name
- NCT02622919
- Testing
- TPE Liner
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Össur Iceland ehf
Pain, Phantom, Pain, Neuropathic
Valproic Acid for the Prevention of Post-Amputation Pain
The objectives of this study are, to test the effectiveness of Valproic Acid (VPA) in the prevention of chronic neuropathic and post-amputation pain, as well as to further define the underlying inflammatory and epigenetic…
- Trial name
- NCT01928849
- Testing
- Valproic Acid, Cherry Syrup
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Amputation, Phantom Limb Pain
Neuromodulation in Lower Limb Amputees
The goal of this study is to investigate the role of transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation on spinal cord excitability in lower limb amputees.
- Conditions
- Amputation, Phantom Limb Pain, Hoffman's Reflex
- Trial name
- NCT04543786
- Testing
- Transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Traumatic Amputation of Lower Extremity
Effects of Wearing a Powered Ankle-Foot Prosthesis on Amputee Walking
Amputees wearing a conventional prosthesis require 20-30% more metabolic energy to walk at the same speeds as non-amputees and this discrepancy is more apparent at faster walking speeds.
- Trial name
- NCT00869947
- Testing
- Powered ankle-foot prosthesis, No device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Peripheral Artery Disease
Efficacy and Safety of Rivaroxaban in Reducing the Risk of Major Thrombotic Vascular Events in Subjects With Symptomatic Peripheral Artery Disease Undergoing Peripheral Revascularization Procedures of the Lower Extremities
The purpose of study was to test whether rivaroxaban added to standard of care treatment, when compared to placebo, had the potential to reduce the incidence of the clinical events related to the clots and complications of the…
- Trial name
- VOYAGER PAD (NCT02504216)
- Testing
- Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939)
- Where
- 532 sites in United States, Argentina and 32 more
- Volunteers
- 6,564 people
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Peripheral Vascular Diseases, Hyperglycaemia (Diabetic)
Peripheral Nerve Blocks for Above-the-knee Amputations
Surgery performed with nerve blocks and sedation may be safer and provide better pain control compared to general anesthesia and opioid therapy in high-risk patient populations such as elderly and troubled with peripheral…
- Conditions
- Peripheral Vascular Diseases, Hyperglycaemia (Diabetic), Hypertension, Coronary Artery Disease
- Trial name
- NCT03404180
- Testing
- Peripheral nerve block, Intravenous Sedatives, Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve blocks
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Traumatic Amputation of Lower Extremity, Phantom Limb Pain
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Restoration of Function in Lower-Limb Amputees, 90-Day
The goals of this study are to provide sensory information to amputees and reduce phantom limb pain via electrical stimulation of the lumbar spinal cord and spinal nerves.
- Trial name
- SCS-90 (NCT04547582)
- Testing
- Spinal cord stimulator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Lee Fisher, PhD
Prostheses, Upper Limb Amputation Below Elbow
Wireless Prosthetic Control Effectiveness Study
The goal of this proposed project is to evaluate the effectiveness of our novel wireless electrode system, which the investigators refer to as the Asterisk system, on transradial prosthesis users.
- Trial name
- NCT06821412
- Testing
- ASTERISK System, Wired Configuration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Liberating Technologies, Inc.
Amputation, Diabetes
Vacuum Suspension: Effects on Tissue Oxygenation, Activity and Fit
The fit of the residual limb within a prosthetic socket is a primary concern for many amputees. A poor fit can lead to skin irritation, tissue breakdown, and pain.
- Conditions
- Amputation, Diabetes, Leg Injuries, Traumatic Amputations
- Trial name
- NCT00117793
- Testing
- Total Surface Bearing Suction Socket, Vacuum assisted socket system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs