Clinical trials: Amputee
Prosthesis User
Efficacy of a Vented Liner and Socket System for Individuals With Trans-femoral Amputation
The objective of the investigation is to measure the humidity within a transfemoral amputee's prosthesis during physical activity in a pre-heated room, using both the vented AeroFit system and a non-vented comparator.
- Trial name
- NCT05279885
- Testing
- Vented suspension system, Non-vented suspension system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Jóna Valgerður Kristjánsdóttir
Amputation Stumps, Amputees
Moisture Management Liner Effectiveness 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 Stumps, Amputees, Amputation, Lower Limb Deformities, Congenital
- Trial name
- NCT04427007
- Testing
- Moisture Management Liner, Control Liner
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Liberating Technologies, Inc.
Amputation
EmPOWERing Active Seniors With Energy
A pilot study comparing the emPOWER Ankle System to standard carbon fiber prosthetic feet, in active seniors.
- Trial name
- EASE (NCT02958553)
- Testing
- emPOWER Ankle, Subject's own passive prosthesis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Otto Bock Healthcare Products GmbH
Amputation; Traumatic, Hand
Validation of User Needs of the Point Digit With Partial Hand Amputees
The objective of the device feasibility study will be to validate the user needs of the Point Digit system. This study will be a single group intervention model where one group of 5 partial hand amputees will be asked to perform…
- Trial name
- NCT04763278
- Testing
- Point Digit
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Point Designs
Transfemoral Amputation
Osseointegrated Prostheses for the Rehabilitation of Amputees
Patients with transfemoral amputations (TFA) frequently experience problems related to the use of socket-suspended prostheses 1-3. These problems increase with short or deformed stumps 4.
- Trial name
- OPRA (NCT01725711)
- Testing
- OPRA Implant System
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Integrum
Limb Loss, Limb Weakness
Analysis of Human Movement With Assistive Devices
The purpose of this research is to evaluate how people move about in different settings with different assistive devices or components, and to understand how people interact with different assistive technologies.
- Conditions
- Limb Loss, Limb Weakness, Limb Paralysis, Movement Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT05729061
- Testing
- Assist-Knee, Prosthetic Knee, Prosthetic Ankle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Orthocare Innovations, LLC
Amputation of Hip and Thigh, Level Unspecified
Assessment of Disability Compensation With the C-LEG COMPACT 2 Knee (Ref. 3C60 et 3C60=ST)
Moderately active amputees may have lost their limb due to diabetes, vascular conditions, trauma, tumour or congenital causes. These amputees currently cannot benefit from having a computerised knee because of the performance…
- Trial name
- NCT02382991
- Testing
- 3C60-NMPK, NMPK-3C60
- Where
- 15 sites in Austria, France and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Otto Bock France SNC
Amputation
Comparative Effectiveness of Microprocessor Controlled and Carbon Fiber Prosthetic Feet in Transtibial Amputees
The purpose of this research is to evaluate benefits of a microprocessor controlled prosthetic ankle-foot device compared to a non-microprocessor controlled or passive carbon fiber prosthetic ankle-foot device.
- Trial name
- NCT02864693
- Testing
- Kinnex, Pacifica LP
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Ability Prosthetics and Orthotics, Inc.
Prosthesis User, Amputation
An Investigation of Functional Improvements in the RHEO KNEE Compared to Hydraulic Microprocessor Controlled Knees (MPKs)
The aim of this study was to evaluate the mobility, perceived safety and functioning of unilateral transfemoral (TF) amputees using the Rheo Knee XC compared to their existing prosthetic knee (RHEO KNEE II, III or Genium, X2 or…
- Trial name
- NCT04023578
- Testing
- RHEO KNEE XC
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Össur Iceland ehf
Upper Limb Amputation Below Elbow (Injury)
Assessment of Gesture Accuracy of a Prosthesis Control System
The study is evaluating the performance of prosthesis control system, referred to as Phantom X, in able bodied individuals and individuals with upper limb amputation at the forearm level.
- Trial name
- ASCENT (NCT06446037)
- Testing
- Non-invasive EMG band instrumentation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Phantom Neuro Inc.
Transtibial Amputees
Using Direct Molding Socket Technology for Trans-tibial Prosthesis in Developing Regions
The study aims to understand how well CPOs and amputees can adapt to using the Amparo socket technology. CPOs at the APDK and The Cure will be trained to use the Amparo socket technology then use it with their consenting patients…
- Trial name
- NCT04679701
- Testing
- Amparo Confidence Socket
- Where
- 2 sites in Kenya
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Amparo GmbH