Clinical trials: Amputations
Transfemoral Amputation
Use of Passive, Adaptive, and Active Prosthetic Knees in Persons With Unilateral, Transfemoral Amputation
The goals of this study are to assess measured, observed, and self-reported outcomes achieved through the use of passive (mechanical), active(motorized) and adaptive (magnetorheological) prosthetic knee control systems in…
- Trial name
- OPK (NCT02219230)
- Testing
- Active knee (Ossur Power Knee II), Adaptive knee (Ossur Rheo), Passive knee (Various manufacturers)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Neuroma Amputation
Evaluation of Ultrasonic Neuroma Size With Residual Limb Pain in Above-Knee Amputees
Background: The formation of neuromas, a fusiform swelling of a nerve or nerve ending, is a well documented response to limb amputation.
- Trial name
- NCT00686764
- Testing
- Observational
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Amputation Stumps, Diabetes Mellitus
Evidence Based Amputee Rehabilitation (EBAR) Program
The purpose of this study is to determine if an evidence based exercise intervention improves the functional mobility of diabetic amputees (single lower leg amputation) who have already completed standard rehabilitation and…
- Trial name
- EBAR (NCT00126126)
- Testing
- EBAR Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Phantom Limb
Virtual Integrated Environment in Decreasing Phantom Limb Pain
The purpose of this study is to determine if observing a virtual arm decreases phantom limb pain (PLP) in upper extremity amputees.
- Trial name
- VIE (NCT01462461)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
Amputation Wound
Transcutaneous Oximetry, Transcutaneous Carbon Dioxide and Supplemental Oxygen Therapy in Lower Limb Amputations
TCOM is a multicentre prospective cohort study in patients undergoing lower limb amputations. Patients will provide oxygen and carbon dioxide measurements in the lower limb for 20 to 30 minutes before their surgery and will be…
- Trial name
- TCOM (NCT01703182)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Population Health Research Institute
Amputation Stumps, Neuroma
Pathophysiology of Post Amputation Pain
The purpose of this study is to see how Post Amputation Pain (PAP) affects the body and brain by using sensory testing (such as pinprick testing), taking pictures of your brain (using a functional magnetic resonance imaging…
- Trial name
- PPAP (NCT01632709)
- Testing
- Bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Infection Rate After Fingertip Amputation
Prophylactic Antibiotic in Treatment of Fingertip Amputation
Fingertip amputation is a common injury. Considerable controversy exists as to whether prophylactic antibiotics are necessary for this injury.
- Trial name
- NCT02077400
- Testing
- Cephazolin
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- HaEmek Medical Center, Israel
Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Lower Extremity Amputation
Comparison of Anesthetic Modalities on Hemodynamic Stability and Postoperative Pain in Diabetic Foot Patients Undergoing Minor Lower Extremity Amputation
Diabetic foot ulcer is the most common cause of non traumatic lower extremity amputations (LEA) associated with diabetes. Traditionally general and spinal anesthesia were the preferred modality of anesthesia.
- Trial name
- NCT02440282
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- Yonsei University
Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury)
Analyzing Stump-socket Interface Pressure to Improve Gait in Above-knee Amputee
This study aims at evaluating the relation between quality of the interface between the stump and the prosthesis, and the quality of gait in above-knee amputees.
- Trial name
- NCT01848964
- Testing
- Clinical and instrumented measurements
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Grenoble
Pinprick Sensation Diminished, Amputation, Traumatic
Evaluation of Result and Influence Factors on Composite Graft in Fingertip Amputation
Fingertips facilitate smooth motor activity, precise sensation, and the delicate movement of the hands and have an aesthetic function.
- Conditions
- Pinprick Sensation Diminished, Amputation, Traumatic, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT02419885
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Amputation Stumps
The Value of Adding Either Meperdine or Fentanyl to Clonidine-bupivacaine
The use of clonidine as an alternative to epidural opioids offers several potential benefits. Clonidine does not have respiratory depressant effects, and the incidence of vomiting and pruritus is less frequent compared with that…
- Trial name
- NCT02128451
- Testing
- Meperdine, Fentanyl
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Tanta University
Amputation, Transplantation
Hand Transplantation for the Reconstruction of Below the Elbow Amputations
Organ transplantation has become the treatment of choice for most patients suffering end stage diseases of the kidney, pancreas, liver, heart or lung. Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation (VCA) {a.k.a.
- Trial name
- VCA-01 (NCT00778856)
- Testing
- Hand transplantation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Amputation
Measures of Gait Efficiency of Three Multi-Axial, Vertical Shock and Energy Storing-Return Prosthetic Feet During Simple & Complex Mobility Activities
Many service members suffering major limb amputation(s) during active duty seek to return to active duty. The purpose of this study is to determine if biomechanic and/or bioenergtic differences exist between popular…
- Trial name
- NCT01404559
- Testing
- Ossur Variflex prosthetic foot, Ossur Ceterus prosthetic foot, Endolite Elite Blade prosthetic foot
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Traumatic Amputation of Arm
Interface Kinematics of Transhumeral Prosthetic Sockets Using XROMM
The purpose of this pilot study was to conduct a head-to-head comparison of two designs for transhumeral level upper limb prosthetic sockets: a traditional socket design and a socket design hypothesized to provide greater…
- Trial name
- NCT01546675
- Testing
- Skeletal Stabilization
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
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
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
Extended Ileal Resection Under Laparotomy, Total Proctocolectomy Under Laparotomy
Postoperative Analgesia in Abdominal Surgery: a Medico-economic Study
Background : Epidural anaesthesia is associated in abdominal surgery with reduced pain and postoperative respiratory complications together with quicker recovery of bowel function.
- Conditions
- Extended Ileal Resection Under Laparotomy, Total Proctocolectomy Under Laparotomy, Colectomy Left/Right/Total Under Laparotomy, Rectosigmoidal Resection Under Laparotomy
- Trial name
- PERIDIGE (NCT01470846)
- Testing
- epidural analgesia, PCA
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Limoges
Transhumeral Amputation
Quantifying Prosthetic Socket Interface Movement
This study will quantify motion occurring at the socket interface of transhumeral prosthesis users during common tasks. Participants in the study will use a body powered prosthesis with a hosmer hook terminal device.
- Trial name
- NCT01932892
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Transtibial Amputation
Metabolic Cost Savings for Transtibial Amputees Wearing the Controlled Energy Storage and Return (CESR) Foot
To determine if below-knee amputees will walk with better efficiency wearing a CESR foot which stores energy at heel strike and releases energy releases energy during push-off.
- Trial name
- NCT00494143
- Testing
- CESR Prosthetic Foot, typical prosthetic foot, standardized prosthetic foot
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Amputation
Effect of Socket Wall Height With Vacuum Suspension for Above Knee Amputees
Individuals with transfemoral (TF) amputation (above the knee amputation) may benefit from a socket that uses vacuum assisted suspension (VAS) to hold the socket onto the amputated limb.
- Trial name
- NCT01559909
- Testing
- Vacuum assisted socket technology (Harmony System, Otto Bock Healthcare)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Stony Brook University