Clinical trials: Lower Leg Amputations
Amputation, Amputation; Postoperative, Sequelae
Evaluation of Closed Incision Negative Pressure Dressing (PREVENA) to Prevent Lower Extremity Amputation Wound Complications
This study is a prospective, multi-center, two-arm, unblinded, and randomized controlled trial with a goal of evaluating the impact of a closed incision negative pressure dressing (PREVENA) on incidence of post-operative wound…
- Conditions
- Amputation, Amputation; Postoperative, Sequelae, Wound Dehiscence, Seroma
- Trial name
- PREVENA-AMP (NCT03773575)
- Testing
- PREVENA™ PEEL & PLACE™ Dressing Kit
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Italy
- Volunteers
- 272 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Amputation of Lower Limb
Assessment of Safety and Performances of a 3D Printed Prosthetic Foot: A Pilot Study
A dynamic energy storage and return foot prosthesis is a type of prosthesis designed to mimic and restore the functionality and natural movement of the limb that has been amputated.
- Trial name
- NCT06938087
- Testing
- 3D printed prosthesis foot, Current prosthesis foot
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Nazionale Assicurazione contro gli Infortuni sul Lavoro
Lower Limb Amputation
Development of Adaptive Vacuum Suspension to Improve Prosthetic Fit and Residual Limb Health
The purpose of the study is to evaluate residual limb circulation and skin health associated with the use of a prosthetic vacuum socket. A conventional non-vacuum prosthetic socket will be compared to a vacuum prosthetic socket.
- Trial name
- DoD (NCT03927404)
- Testing
- Active vacuum test prosthesis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Critical Limb Ischemia, Critical Lower Limb Ischemia
PROMISE II: Percutaneous Deep Vein Arterialization for the Treatment of Late-Stage Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia
The LimFlow System is intended for endovascular, minimally invasive procedures in patients who have a clinical diagnosis of chronic limb-threatening ischemia and who have been determined to have no surgical or endovascular…
- Conditions
- Critical Limb Ischemia, Critical Lower Limb Ischemia, Peripheral Artery Disease, Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Trial name
- PROMISE (NCT03970538)
- Testing
- LimFlow System
- Where
- 21 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- LimFlow, Inc.
Traumatic Amputation of Lower Extremity
Functional Electrical Stimulation Use in Trans-tibial Amputations
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the efficacy of functional electrical stimulation (FES) for trans-tibial amputees. The investigators aim to demonstrate that providing three months of FES intervention will increase…
- Trial name
- NCT02931396
- Testing
- FES
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Alicia Koontz
Transfemoral Amputation, Unilateral Traumatic Amputation of Leg at or Above Knee
Functional Outcomes in Dysvascular Transfemoral Amputees
In older adults, poor circulation in the lower extremities leads to serious health complications including limb loss. In addition, individuals with dysvascular disease also suffer from other co-morbidities like diabetes, coronary…
- Trial name
- CLEG (NCT01537211)
- Testing
- C leg compared to subject's mechanical leg (Otto Bock)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Trauma
Investigating Outcomes of Lower Limb Trauma
This is an observational study, which aims to firstly develop a sensor-based objective mobility assessment. This will then be used to profile and compare the outcomes of patients who undergo amputation with those who have limb…
- Trial name
- NCT01691950
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Amputation Stump, Amputation
Moisture Management Liner At-Home Evaluation
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 unbreathable and non-thermally conductive materials that can create a warm…
- Conditions
- Amputation Stump, Amputation, Amputees, Lower Limb Deformity
- Trial name
- NCT05124873
- Testing
- Moisture Management Liner
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Liberating Technologies, Inc.
Surgical Wound, Diabetes
EO2 Oxygen Delivery To Study Success Rate of Surgically Closed Wounds
The investigators will test the efficacy of the novel oxygen diffusion dressing allows delivery tissue oxygenation via TransCu O2® Oxygen Delivery System for use in caring for patients with surgically closed wounds.
- Conditions
- Surgical Wound, Diabetes, Amputation Wound, Incision Wound
- Trial name
- NCT03960463
- Testing
- Transcu O2®
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Amputation
Does Walking Performance Improve When Veterans With Leg Amputations Are Given Visual Feedback?
Previous studies suggest that Veterans with below the knee amputation using passive-elastic or powered prostheses have impaired physical function, which could increase the risk of osteoarthritis, leg/back pain, and…
- Trial name
- NCT03974945
- Testing
- Passive-elastic prosthetic foot, Powered ankle-foot prosthesis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Amputation
Forensic-medical Aspects of Lower Limb Prosthetics: An Observational Study
The study investigated the perceived-mobility of patients with unilateral lower limb amputations by means of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs).
- Trial name
- CP-PRO-01-20 (NCT05392907)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Nazionale Assicurazione contro gli Infortuni sul Lavoro
Diabetes Mellitus, Critical Limb Ischemia
N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) for Healing of Amputation Stumps in the Setting of Diabetes
In this pilot clinical study the investigators propose to conduct a prospective, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial for 30 days for participants with critical limb ischemia (CLI) who undergo a major…
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Critical Limb Ischemia, Lower Limb Amputation Knee, Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Trial name
- NCT03253328
- Testing
- Active Arm N-acetyl cysteine (NAC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Lower Extremity Amputation
Community Walking Trials: Comparing Prosthetic Feet
The purpose of the study is to obtain performance measurements and participant feedback about use of an investigational prosthetic foot compared to the participant's usual prosthetic foot.
- Trial name
- NCT03703232
- Testing
- Investigational prosthetic foot
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
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, 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 Wound, Traumatic Amputation of Toe
Longitudinal Study of Weight Change Following Lower Limb Amputation
The purpose of this study is to assess weight change in a population of Veterans with amputations. Little is known about the how weight changes following an amputation.
- Conditions
- Amputation Wound, Traumatic Amputation of Toe, Dysvascular Amputation of Lower Limb
- Trial name
- NCT00932399
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4,549 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Amputation
Clinical Evaluation of Direct Manufactured Prosthetic Sockets
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a new prosthetic socket construction technique in order to improve the quality of care to lower extremity amputees.
- Trial name
- NCT01155024
- Testing
- Traditional fabricated prosthetic socket, Direct manufactured (DM) prosthetic socket
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio Willow Wood
Lower Limb Amputation, Drop Foot
Evaluating Mobility Interventions in the Real World
This study is intended to test the comparative biomechanical benefits of different lower-limb prostheses and orthoses using data collected over extended periods of everyday life using wearable sensors.
- Trial name
- NCT04275973
- Testing
- Lower limb prostheses, Orthoses for Drop-foot
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury)
Wear and Tear Evaluation of New Nike Sport Sole for Runnnig Prosthesis
Running Specific Feet are based on the original Flex-Foot design using the energy storage and release function as the main design feature. Running specific prosthetic feet are intended for running and jogging.
- Trial name
- NCT04787640
- Testing
- Nike Sport Sole
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Össur Iceland ehf
Amputation, Amputation; Traumatic, Leg, Lower
Socket Cooling Effectiveness Take Home 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, Amputation; Traumatic, Leg, Lower, Amputation Stump, Limb; Absence, Congenital, Lower
- Trial name
- NCT04484805
- Testing
- ICE Condition
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Liberating Technologies, Inc.