Clinical trials: Amputation of Knee
Amputation, Traumatic, Gait
The Effect of Microprocessor Controlled Prostheses on Walking Pattern and Energy Consumption
The aim of this study was to investigate MIC and non-MIC prostheses in terms of gait pattern and energy consumption in above-the-knee amputee patients.
- Trial name
- NCT05786690
- Testing
- Interventions
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital
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
Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury)
Auto Control of Volume Management for Limb Loss
The aim of this research is to create a prosthetic system that will automatically adjust the fit of the socket and create a well-fitting prosthesis for people with leg amputations who experience volume fluctuations when using…
- Trial name
- NCT03550118
- Testing
- Adjustable socket
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
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
Stroke, Parkinson Disease
Wearable Airbag Technology to Mitigate Falls in Individuals With High Fall Risk
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of a smart airbag system that detects and mitigates fall-related impact in individuals with high fall risk.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Parkinson Disease, Lower Limb Amputation Knee, Fall Injury
- Trial name
- NCT05076565
- Testing
- Airbag Belt Fall Protection System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Prosthesis User, Amputation
Basic Mobility and Balance Performance of Low Active Transfemoral Prosthesis Users With a Powered Prosthetic Knee
This was a prospective case series design investigation with 6 prosthesis user subjects. Subjects performed the Timed up and go (TUG) test and the two minute walk test (2MWT) along with some activities of daily living (ADL), on…
- Trial name
- NCT04799145
- Testing
- Investigational device, Prescribed device
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Össur Iceland ehf
Fall Prevention, Balance, Falls
Evaluating Stumble Recovery Functions of Prosthetic Knees
The study aims to conduct a formative evaluation, along with verification, validation, and comparative analysis of the stumble recovery function in prosthetic devices by collecting relevant clinical data.
- Conditions
- Fall Prevention, Balance, Falls, Amputation of Lower Limb
- Trial name
- NCT07266454
- Testing
- Prosthetic Knee (e.g Power Knee, Navii, Rheo Knee, ...)
- Where
- 2 sites in Iceland
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Össur Iceland ehf
Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury), Congenital Amputation of Lower Limb
Assessing Outcomes With Microprocessor Knee Utilization in a K2 Population
Two-phased randomized controlled trial comparing the impact of microprocessor controlled knee prostheses (MPK) with the impact of non-microprocessor controlled knee prostheses (NPMK) in patients with a transfemoral/knee…
- Conditions
- Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury), Congenital Amputation of Lower Limb, Lower Limb Amputation Knee
- Trial name
- ASCENT K2 (NCT04784429)
- Testing
- Kenevo or C-Leg 4, Non microprocessor controlled knee (NMPK)
- Where
- 90 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 107 people
- Sponsor
- Otto Bock Healthcare Products GmbH
Femoral Nerve Block, Amputation of Knee
PENG Block vs Sciatico Femoral Block in the Incidence of Post Amputation Syndroms
assess the effectiveness of peri-capsular nerve group block and scaitico femoral block in the incidence of post amputation syndrome in patients undergoing above knee amputation.
- Trial name
- NCT05819879
- Testing
- peri capsular nerve group block, scaitico femoral block
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute, Egypt
Amputation, Prosthesis User
Metabolic Cost of Walking With Passive vs. Powered Microprocessor Controlled Knees
This study is conducted to evaluate the efficacy of the Power Knee Mainstream Dynamic compared to passive microprocessor-controlled knees (MPKs) regarding metabolic cost for high active transfemoral amputees.The test is of a…
- Trial name
- NCT05048355
- Testing
- Power Knee Mainstream Dynamic, Passive microprocessor controlled knee
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany, Iceland
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Össur Iceland ehf
Amputation, Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury)
Evaluation of a Microprocessor-controlled Prosthetic Knee-ankle System (SPCM)
The main aim of this study is to compare the adaptation capabilities of the microprocessor-controlled knee-ankle prosthesis system with the comparator covered by the French LPPR, known as the "usual prosthesis".
- Trial name
- SPCM (NCT06522646)
- Testing
- SPCM, Usual Prothesis
- Where
- 4 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Institution Nationale des Invalides
Unilateral Traumatic Amputation, Amputation, Traumatic
Determining the Potential Benefit of Powered Prostheses
The goal of this research is to determine the effectiveness of a powered prosthesis compared to an unpowered prosthesis during short bouts of walking, extended periods of walking (to fatigue), and performance in the community.
- Trial name
- NCT02828982
- Testing
- Powered ankle prosthesis, Dynamic Response Foot
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Deanna H Gates
Amputation, Traumatic, Phantom Sensation
Investigating The Effect of Phantom Sensation on Gait in Individuals With Unilateral Below-Knee Amputation
Amputation is a problem that can be encountered for many reasons, can cause functional disability in varying severities and puts a multifaceted financial burden on individuals, society, and states.
- Trial name
- NCT05177341
- Testing
- Determining Preferred Walking Speed
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Trakya University
Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury)
The CYBERnetic Lower Limb Cocognitive Ortho-prosthesis Plus Plus, 1st Clinical Study (CLs++)
The aim of the study is to assess the efficacy and the usability of the cyberlegs ++ ortho prosthesis to improve the mobility and the quality of life in transfemoral amputees .
- Trial name
- NCT03376919
- Testing
- CLs++ gait training
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Peripheral Artery Disease, Vascular Disease
Use of Autologous Concentrated Bone Marrow Aspirate in Preventing Wound Complications in Below Knee Amputation (BKA)
Patients scheduled for major extremity lower amputation to receive bone marrow cells (cBMA) injected IM in the leg proximal to the amputation in the index limb to prevent ischemic wound complications after surgery.
- Conditions
- Peripheral Artery Disease, Vascular Disease, Critical Limb Ischemia
- Trial name
- MarrowCHAMP (NCT02863926)
- Testing
- Injection of cBMA aspirate into the index leg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Michael Murphy
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
Clinical Practice Guidelines, Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury)
TeleEducation for Implementing a Clinical Practice Guideline For Amputees
The publication of a Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) is often not enough for its correct use in the field of health care. There are barriers to the implementation of the CPG recommendations, including those related to the lack…
- Conditions
- Clinical Practice Guidelines, Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury), Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury), Lower Limb Amputation Knee
- Trial name
- TEFICA (NCT05601349)
- Testing
- Telehealth-based strategy
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Grupo Rehabilitacion en Salud
Pain, Postoperative, Amputation
Liposomal Bupivacaine vs Continuous Nerve Catheters for Below the Knee Amputations
Through this pilot prospective trial, we aim to obtain preliminary data investigating the effectiveness of perineural catheters and liposomal bupivacaine, both currently accepted as standard care at Maine Medical Center, for the…
- Trial name
- NCT05140499
- Testing
- Liposomal bupivacaine, Bupivacaine Hydrochloride 0.5 % Injectable Solution
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Aurora Quaye
Analgesia Assessment, Above Knee Amputation
The Analgesic Efficacy of Dexmedetomidine Versus Fentanyl as an Adjuvant to Bupivacaine in Ultrasound Guided Peripheral Nerve Blocks as a Solo Anesthetic Technique in High Risk Patients Undergoing Unilateral Above Knee Amputation .
The aim of this study is to compare the analgesic efficacy and safety of dexmedetomidine versus fentanyl as adjuvants to bupivacaine in ultrasound-guided combined supra-inguinal fascia iliaca and proximal sciatic nerve blocks…
- Conditions
- Analgesia Assessment, Above Knee Amputation, Fentanyl vs Dexmedetomidine
- Trial name
- NCT07640516
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Fentanyl (as Citrate)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Kasr El Aini Hospital
Prostheses and Implants
Advanced Prosthetic Devices for Lower Limb Amputees
Lower limb amputation is an emerging global health concern. Currently, there are over 1.6 million amputees in the U.S. and around 6000 new amputations are recorded per annum in the UK.
- Trial name
- NCT04197011
- Testing
- prosthetic device
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nottingham Trent University