Clinical trials: Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee
Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury)
Restoration of Normative Postural Control
The objective of this proposal is to investigate the effects of training to use direct electromyographic (dEMG) control of a powered prosthetic ankle on transtibial amputees'. The aimed questions to answer: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT06452186
- Testing
- direct EMG controlled prosthetic ankle, PT guided prosthetic training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- North Carolina State University
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.
Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee, Below Knee Amputation
Determining the Effects of Ischemic Conditioning and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Overall Function After Lower Limb Amputation
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if ischemic conditioning and neuromuscular electrical stimulation improves muscle strength and walking behavior in those with limb loss.
- Trial name
- NCT07664995
- Testing
- Blood pressure cuff, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Chicago
Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee, Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee
TENS for Restoring Somatotopic Sensory Feedback in Lower Limb Amputees and Improving Phantom Limb Perception
The aim of the study is to evaluate the changes induced by a course of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) treatment on the perception of phantom limb pain.
- Trial name
- SENSE-P (NCT07448350)
- Testing
- Transcutaneal Electrical Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Campus Bio-Medico University
Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee, Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee
Study on a Prosthetic Foot With Adjustable Heel Height
Most prosthetic feet have a fixed heel height, which requires users to always wear shoes with the same heel height. A fixed heel height is a significant constraint, whereas the ability to choose one's clothing freely is an…
- Trial name
- ADJUST (NCT07214493)
- Testing
- Taleo Adjust, The usual participant's foot
- Where
- 5 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Otto Bock France SNC
Amputation of Lower Limb Below Knee, Unilateral
Safety and Efficacy of Vibro-tactile Feedback for Patients Who Underwent Lower Limb Amputation
Prosthetics research has grown recently, focusing on bionic approaches that restore bodily functions with technical aids. One method involves using prostheses with feedback systems, which measure physical parameters and provide…
- Trial name
- NCT05895253
- Testing
- vibrotactile ground-contact feedback
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology - The research center in cooperation with AUVA
Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonism, Dementia
Context- and Terrain-aware Gait Analysis
The average lifespan of individuals in many developed countries is increasing. This factor paired with the increase in global population has the potential to put a strain on healthcare systems with regards to age-related…
- Conditions
- Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonism, Dementia, Acquired Brain Injury, Multiple Sclerosis
- Trial name
- CTAGA (NCT07491588)
- Testing
- All-terrain Gait Analysis System
- Sponsor
- University of Leeds
Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee
Automatic Prosthetic Foot Stiffness Modulation to Improve Balance
The goal of this clinical trial is to identify prosthesis stiffness that optimizes balance control in individuals with below knee amputations.
- Trial name
- OSA (NCT06711588)
- Testing
- As-prescribed stiffness, Two categories stiffer than the as-prescribed stiffness, Two categories less stiff than the as-prescribed stiffness
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research
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
Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee
Automatic Prosthetic Foot Stiffness Modulation to Improve Balance in the Real World
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if automatic stiffness modulation improves balance control in ambulatory individuals with below-knee amputations in real-world conditions.
- Trial name
- NCT07791433
- Testing
- Fixed stiffness prosthesis, Automatic stiffness prosthesis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research
Transtibial Amputation, Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee
Clinical Evaluation of the Access Socket Flexible Socket for Transtibial Prosthesis
Transtibial amputation significantly impacts patient autonomy and quality of life, primarily due to the limitations of conventional rigid sockets, which restrict comfort and joint range of motion.
- Trial name
- AS-TT (NCT07592325)
- Testing
- Access Socket (AS), Rigid Socket (RS)
- Where
- 5 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Union de Gestion des Etablissements des Caisses d'Assurance Maladie - Nord Est
Diabetic Foot Disease, Diabetic Foot Infection
Intraosseous Versus Intravenous Vancomycin in Below-Knee Amputation for Ischemic Diabetic Foot
This randomized clinical trial compared two routes of vancomycin administration in patients undergoing below-knee amputation for ischemic diabetic foot infection.
- Conditions
- Diabetic Foot Disease, Diabetic Foot Infection, Diabetic Amputation Foot Wound
- Trial name
- NCT07338773
- Testing
- Intraosseous Vancomycin, Intravenous Vancomycin
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital
Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury), Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury)
Virtual Reality Treatment for Phantom Limb Pain
Patients with limb amputations experience the sensation of the missing extremity, which is sometimes coupled with a persistent and debilitating pain in the missing limb, a condition known as phantom limb pain (PLP).
- Conditions
- Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury), Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury), Phantom Limb Pain
- Trial name
- NCT03338842
- Testing
- Distractor and Lower limb VR
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Amputation, Prosthesis User
Lower Limb Prostheses for Individuals Who Carry Infants, Toddlers, and Other Loads
The aim of this research is to identify the prosthetic foot that results in improved walking performance when individuals with lower limb amputation carry infants, toddlers, or other loads.
- Trial name
- NCT07159490
- Testing
- Standard-of-care prosthetic foot, Standard-of-care prosthetic foot with heel-stiffening wedge, Standard-of-care prosthetic foot of one category greater stiffness
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- VA Puget Sound Health Care System
Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury)
R21: An Easy-to-use, iNtelligent, Affordable LinEr (ENABLE) System for Socket Fit Assessment
Lower limb amputees (LLA) rely on their prosthetic legs to remain active and lead an independent life. For most LLAs, a well-fitted prosthetic socket is the only option to interface with their prosthetic leg, however, it is a…
- Trial name
- ENABLE (NCT05425810)
- Testing
- Apply ENABLE sensing pad, Insert small pads at pressure tolerant locations
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- North Carolina State University