Clinical trials: Residual Limbs
Diurnal Residual Limb Fluid Volume Fluctuation
Accommodating for Residual Limb Fluid Volume Change
The purpose of this study is to quantify residual limb fluid volume changes between morning and afternoon hours, and to determine if fluid volume change is correlated with activity.
- Trial name
- AM-PM (NCT02124876)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
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
Amputation, Neuroma Amputation
Effect of Prophylactic TMR and RPNI on Neuroma and Phantom Limb Pain
The purpose of this study is to analyze the efficacy of novel interventions in post-amputation surgical care (specifically Targeted Muscle Reinnervation and Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface) on post-amputation pain and…
- Conditions
- Amputation, Neuroma Amputation, Phantom Limb Pain, Residual Limbs
- Trial name
- NCT05344261
- Testing
- Targeted Muscle Re-innervation, Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface, Standard Post-Amputation Surgical Care
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Residual Limb Pain, Amputation Neuroma
Surgical Treatments for Postamputation Pain
This is a double-blind randomised controlled trial (RCT) which compares the effectiveness of three surgical techniques for alleviating residual limb pain (RLP), neuroma pain and phantom limb pain (PLP).
- Conditions
- Residual Limb Pain, Amputation Neuroma, Phantom Limb Pain, Pain, Neuropathic
- Trial name
- NCT05009394
- Testing
- Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR), Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface (RPNI), Standard neuroma treatment, neuroma excision, and muscle burying
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, Australia and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Prometei Pain Rehabilitation Center
Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis, Developing a Treatment Approach Aims 1 & 2
The objective is to establish an evidence base for a hyperhidrosis treatment algorithm in amputees. This project will address a problem that has troubled Service members, Veterans, and civilians with amputations for decades…
- Trial name
- NCT03416348
- Testing
- Aluminum Chloride 20% (deodorant), Alcohol
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury), Diurnal Residual Limb Fluid Volume Fluctuation
An Automatically Adjusting Prosthetic Socket for People With Transtibial Amputation
People with leg amputations often experience daily changes in the size (volume) of their residual limb. These daily changes can cause a prosthesis to fit poorly. They can also cause limb problems like pain or skin breakdown.
- Trial name
- NCT05124652
- Testing
- Auto Adjusting Prosthesis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Phantom Limb Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndromes
A Clinical Trial of Mirror Treatment for Phantom Pain
A randomized controlled clinical to examine the effect of mirror therapy on phantom pain and residual limb pain in patients with traumatic transtibial amputations in Cambodia.
- Trial name
- NCT02912975
- Testing
- Mirror treatment, Tactile treatment
- Where
- Cambodia
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Trauma Care Foundation, Norway
Transtibial Amputation
Epidermal Sensors for Wireless and Enhanced Amputee Skin Tracking (E-SWEAT) Part 1
The goal of this clinical trial is to 1) demonstrate the feasibility of monitoring pressure, temperature, and lactic acid density of sweat inside the prosthetic socket, and 2) verify the relationship between mechanical pressure…
- Trial name
- NCT07216183
- Testing
- Walk, Yuga post, E-SWEAT Sensor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- North Carolina State University
Evaluation of a New Prosthetic Socket Liner Material
Evaluation of the Development of an Advanced, Conformable Prosthetic Socket, Study II
The purpose of this study is to work with prosthetists to fit the novel conformable socket material developed by Infoscitex, to subjects, and determine if it is a viable alternative to current prosthetic socket liners.
- Trial name
- NCT01455324
- Testing
- Novel conformable woven inner socket
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Infoscitex Corporation
Limb Pain, Phantom
A Study of Contralateral Limb Block
This research is being done to determine if an anesthetic like Lidocaine, may be effective when injected around the sciatic nerve of the intact limb in patients with limb loss pain on the contralateral side.
- Trial name
- NCT06045936
- Testing
- Lidocaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Hyperhidrosis, Residual Limbs
Antiperspirant in the Treatment of Residual Limp Hyperhidrosis for Prosthetic Users
The aim of the present pilot study is to evaluate the effect of antiperspirant to treat residual limb hyperhidrosis with the emphasis on the utility of the iodine-starch test to identify the location of the sweating.
- Trial name
- NCT05501444
- Testing
- Topical antiperspirant
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Sophies Minde Ortopedi
Amputation
Prosthetic Socket Interface Design on Socket Comfort, Residual Limb Health, and Function for the Transfemoral Amputee
The primary objective of this clinical trial is to determine if the Dynamic Socket and Sub-Ischial alternative interface designs improve socket comfort, residual limb health, increase function and be preferred over the standard…
- Trial name
- NCT02773056
- Testing
- Ischial Ramus Containment (IRC), Dynamic Socket Ischial Ramus Containment (IRC), Sub-Ischial Interface (Sub-I)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Transtibial Amputation
Enhancement of Residual Limb Proprioception and Rehabilitation Training Methods With a Vibrotactile Device.
Objectives: The purpose of this study is to investigate attentional (internal vs. external) focus effects on persons with amputation to perform a defined compensatory movement to reduce the likelihood of a fall.
- Trial name
- NCT02026570
- Testing
- Internal Focus of Attention, External Focus of Attention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Southern California Institute for Research and Education
Transfemoral Amputees
Thigh Reduction Surgery of Above Knee Amputee Residual Limbs to Improve Prosthesis Fit and Patient Outcomes
The purpose of our study is to improve the fit and function of prosthetic sockets for above the knee amputees through the use of an outpatient thigh reduction surgical procedure.
- Trial name
- NCT02346019
- Testing
- Medial thighplasty with or without thigh liposuction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Limb Pain, Phantom, Residual Limbs Pain
Pain and Disability Outcomes in Post Amputation Patients
The objective of this study is to evaluate efficacy of varied medical and procedural therapies used to treat pain after surgical amputation of a limb.
- Conditions
- Limb Pain, Phantom, Residual Limbs Pain, Disability Physical
- Trial name
- NCT05716321
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 350 people
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
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.
Phantom Limb Pain, Residual Limbs
Focused Ultrasound Treatment of Stump Neuromas for the Relief of Chronic Post-Amputation Neuropathic Pain
AIM: To provide initial information on the efficacy (pain reduction) and safety of focused ultrasound surgery for the ablation of stump neuromas in amputees with chronic neuropathic pain.
- Conditions
- Phantom Limb Pain, Residual Limbs, Amputation
- Trial name
- NCT03255395
- Testing
- Magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Rambam Health Care Campus
Amputation
Training Independent Muscle Activation From a Common Source
In this study, the investigators are evaluating a new surgical technique that may allow participants to control their muscles in a new way after their amputation or revision surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT07831278
- Testing
- amputation or revision procedure with additional RPNI construction
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Chronic Pain Due to Injury, Neuroma of Lower Limb
Botulinum Toxin Type A Versus Local Anesthetic Injection for Chronic Neuroma Pain After Combat-Related Amputation
Patients with combat-related amputations frequently experience persistent neuroma pain that may interfere with rehabilitation, prosthesis use, sleep, mobility, and quality of life.
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain Due to Injury, Neuroma of Lower Limb, Neural Injury, Neuroma of Upper Limb
- Trial name
- NEUROQUIET (NCT07626983)
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin Type A (BoNT-A), Local Anesthetic Solution
- Where
- 2 sites in Ukraine
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Ukrainian Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Therapy
Amputation
Detecting Change in Muscle Parameters, Pain, and Function With NMES for TTA
The proposal aims to investigate a non-invasive, cost-effective method for rebuilding muscle mass in individuals with transtibial limb loss.
- Trial name
- NCT06830876
- Testing
- Chattanooga Continuum Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sara Peterson-Snyder