Clinical trials: Amputations
Prosthesis User, Amputation
Prosthetic Limb Movement Feedback for Upper and Lower Extremity Amputees
To assess the functional characteristics and utility of upper and lower limb prosthetic devices (advanced bionic and current clinical standard-of-care) that incorporate physiologically relevant touch and/or movement feedback.
- Trial name
- NCT03135847
- Testing
- Tactor
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Amputation
Stability and 3D Motion Study of an Experimental Prosthetic Foot
The investigators are currently verifying early data showing that the K3 Promoter prosthetic foot affects walking efficiency or stability in transtibial, unilateral amputees when compared to their current prostheses.
- Trial name
- NCT00968292
- Testing
- Experimental prosthetics foot (K3 Promoter)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tensegrity Prosthetics
Diabetic Foot Infection, Osteomyelitis
A Clinical Trial Testing the Efficacy of PDT in Preventing Amputation in Diabetic Patients
The feet of diabetic patients continue to be an important problem in medicine. In general, patients with diabetic foot have some sort of amputation, especially in underserved populations.
- Conditions
- Diabetic Foot Infection, Osteomyelitis, Photo Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
- Trial name
- NCT03380403
- Testing
- PDT, Ciprofloxacin
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Faculdade de Medicina do ABC
Amputation, Amputation, Traumatic
GaMA Metric to Quantify Functional Importance of Various Upper Limb Prosthetic Devices
The goal of this study is to utilize the Gaze and Movement Assessment (GaMA) metric to assess the effect of different prosthetic components on compensatory movements used to complete activities of daily living.
- Conditions
- Amputation, Amputation, Traumatic, Amputation; Traumatic, Hand, Amputation; Traumatic, Limb
- Trial name
- NCT06420687
- Testing
- Clinically prescribed prosthesis, Experimental prosthesis - Wrist rotation + 1-DOF, Experimental prosthesis - Wrist rotation + Wrist flexion +1-DOF
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Bone Loss, Spinal Cord Injuries
Intervention on Bone Health in Wheelchair Users
The low mechanical loading of bones among wheelchair users leads to an increased risk of bone fractures and associated complications due to low bone mineral density (BMD).
- Conditions
- Bone Loss, Spinal Cord Injuries, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida
- Trial name
- BoneWheel (NCT05615402)
- Testing
- Bone-specific strength training, Nutrition optimalisation
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Norwegian School of Sport Sciences
Lower Limb Amputation, Older Adults
Study of WiiFit to Enhance Walking in Older Adult Amputees
WiiNWALK is a 4 week physical activity, with the intervention of a WiiFit, targeted to improve walking capacity in individuals with either a unilateral below-knee or above-knee amputation.
- Trial name
- WiiNWalk (NCT01942798)
- Testing
- Nintendo Wii, Wii Big Brain Academy Degree program
- Where
- 5 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Amputation of Upper Limb Below Elbow, Prosthesis User
Effect of Motor Imagery Ability on Functionality and Proprioception in Amputees Using Myoelectric Prostheses"
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the motor imagery ability in transradial amputees using myoelectric prosthesis, compare it with the control group and investigate its effect on functionality and proprioception.
- Trial name
- NCT06541379
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Amputation
Mirror Therapy for Phantom Limb Pain
This study, conducted at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and at Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC), will explore the phenomenon of phantom limb pain (a continued feeling of pain in an amputated limb) and will use…
- Trial name
- NCT00623818
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Amputees
Physical Activity in Adults With Amputation
This cross-sectional study explores physical activity and energy expenditure among inactive adults with a unilateral transtibial amputation.
- Trial name
- NCT03722797
- Testing
- Metabolic Cost Testing Procedures
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware
Through Knee Amputation
Comparing OutcomeS of Through Knee and Above Knee Amputation
Major lower limb amputation is a life changing surgical procedure to treat complications of diabetes mellitus and peripheral vascular disease.
- Trial name
- COSTAA (NCT04120558)
- Testing
- Qualitative interviews and focus groups, Functional mobility tests and questionnaires
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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
Amputation
A Unique Body-Powered Terminal Device With Enhanced Grasping Capabilities for Individuals With Upper Limb Loss
We have developed a novel terminal device for a prosthetic arm that eliminates the functional tradeoffs seen in body-powered voluntary open devices.
- Trial name
- NCT07254247
- Testing
- Novel Prosthetic Hook, Control Hook (Light Spring), Control Hook (Heavy Spring)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Little Room Innovations, LLC
Prosthesis User, Amputation
Robot-assisted Exercise in Patients With Amputation Using Myoelectric Prosthesis
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a robot-assisted biofeedback exercise program on grip strength, movement speed, coordination, functional status, depressive status, and quality of life in patients with a…
- Trial name
- NCT04030585
- Testing
- Robot, Home exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Amputation
Agonist-Antagonist Myoneural Interface for Functional Limb Restoration After Transtibial Amputation
This study involves the functional testing of a new lower extremity prosthesis by healthy, active participants with fully healed transtibial (below knee) amputations.
- Trial name
- NCT03913273
- Testing
- AMI transtibial amputation, Standard transtibial amputation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Somatosensory Disorders, Amputation
Studies Into Touch in Healthy Humans to Provide Sensory Feedback in Prostheses
Our sense of touch is essential to explore our environment and experience life and is based on signals from receptors in the body that are sensitive to different types of stimulation.
- Conditions
- Somatosensory Disorders, Amputation, Tactile Disorders, Aging
- Trial name
- TACTHUM (NCT05548322)
- Testing
- Different surfaces to be touched, Emotional state change, Electrical stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 210 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France
Neuropathy, Neuropathy, Painful
MultiSENSory Stimulation to TArgeT Sensory Loss and ChronIc Pain in NeurOpathic PatieNts
Neuropathy is a costly and disabling health issue, which consists of a degeneration of the peripheral nerves. Even though the causes may be different, such as diabetes or amputation, the consequences for neuropathic patients are…
- Conditions
- Neuropathy, Neuropathy, Painful, Sensory Neuropathy, Diabetic Neuropathies
- Trial name
- SENSATION (NCT05483816)
- Testing
- VR+TENS
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ETH Zurich
Amputation
Evaluation of a Powered Ankle Prosthesis Capable of Bidirectional Control Via Neural Recording and Cutaneous Stimulation in Free-Space and Walking Tasks
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the performance of a powered ankle prosthesis capable of bidirectional control via neural recording and cutaneous stimulation, during free-space and walking tasks.
- Trial name
- NCT07645729
- Testing
- Powered Prosthesis, Prescribed Prosthesis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Amputation Stumps, Pain
Enriched Autologous Fat Grafting for Treating Pain at Amputation Sites
The objective of this pilot study is to assess the efficacy of minimally invasive autologous fat transfers at the amputation sites and the modulation of pain at the respective sites.
- Trial name
- AMP-5 (NCT01645722)
- Testing
- Procedure/Surgery: Enriched Fat grafting
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Perineural, Methylene Blue
Perineural Methylene Blue Infusion in Lower Limb Amputation Surgery
This prospective randomized controlled study will be conducted to evaluate the analgesic effect of continuous perineural infusion of methylene blue with bupivacaine on acute postoperative pain and to evaluate its preventive role…
- Conditions
- Perineural, Methylene Blue, Lower Limb Amputation
- Trial name
- NCT05830630
- Testing
- Bupivacaine methylene blue, bupivacaine saline
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tanta University
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