Clinical trials: Transfemoral Amputation
Transfemoral Amputees, Kinesiology Taping
The Effect of Kinesiology Taping on Lumbar Region Structures and Balance in Transfemoral Amputees
With the initiation of prosthesis use following lower extremity amputations, the body shows biomechanical changes according to the amputation level, and as a result, it develops adaptation mechanisms on both the healthy and…
- Trial name
- NCT04644991
- Testing
- Kinesiology taping, Six minutes walking test
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Clinical Practice Guidelines, Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury)
TeleEducation for Implementing a Clinical Practice Guideline For Amputees
The publication of a Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) is often not enough for its correct use in the field of health care. There are barriers to the implementation of the CPG recommendations, including those related to the lack…
- Conditions
- Clinical Practice Guidelines, Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury), Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury), Lower Limb Amputation Knee
- Trial name
- TEFICA (NCT05601349)
- Testing
- Telehealth-based strategy
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Grupo Rehabilitacion en Salud
Unilateral Transfemoral Amputation
Study of Medial-Lateral Center of Pressure Displacement in Unilateral Transfemoral Amputees
The purpose of this study is to examine the path and velocity of the center of mass (CoM) and center of pressure (CoP) during double support of persons walking with a unilateral above-the-knee prosthesis and determine the effects…
- Trial name
- NCT02299674
- Testing
- Level overground ambulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Southern California Institute for Research and Education
Above Knee Amputation, Amputation
Gait Training and Balance Using Artificial Intelligence
Effect of Using Artificial Intelligence on Gait Training and Balance in Above Knee Amputation Patients
- Trial name
- NCT07265154
- Testing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- South Valley University
Diabetes
Comparing the Ultrasound Appearance of the Sciatic Nerve With Its Appearance Under a Microscope
The investigators are proposing to conduct this study to compare the ultrasonographic appearance of the sciatic nerve with their corresponding histologic architecture.
- Trial name
- NCT02384447
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of Toledo Health Science Campus
Transfemoral Amputation, Limb Loss
Effect of a Microprocessor-controlled Prosthetic Knee Joint on K2 Level Ambulators
Microprocessor-controlled knees (MPKs) automatically adjust resistance or damping in the joint to improve swing- and/or stance-phase control as appropriate for the prosthesis user during gait.
- Conditions
- Transfemoral Amputation, Limb Loss, Limb Absence
- Trial name
- MPK-K2 (NCT07103798)
- Testing
- College Park ICON, Conventional NMPK
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Amputation, Traumatic
The Relationship Between Thicknesses and Isokinetic Strength of Hip Flexor and Extensor Muscles
The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship of hip muscle thicknesses measured by ultrasonography with hip flexion and extension strength and clinical parameters in prosthesis users with unilateral traumatic…
- Trial name
- NCT05827744
- Testing
- Isokinetic evaluations, Ultrasonographic evaluations
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital
Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury)
Decoding Motion Planning Using Cortical Potentials
The team will investigate the user's intention to move by using cortical activity during a sit to stand movement performance in people with a transfemoral amputation and able-bodied individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT04325516
- Testing
- Daily activities
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Transfemoral Amputation
Active Knee Prosthesis Study
The purpose of the study is to investigate the clinical and functional outcomes of a powered knee prosthesis for people with a transfemoral amputation in the domain of gait, free space control, and embodiment
- Trial name
- NCT06700668
- Testing
- MIT Powered Knee
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Amputation of Lower Limb Above Knee
Evaluation of Transfemoral Amputees When Transitioning From a Mechanical to a Microprocessor Prosthetic Knee
The central hypothesis of this proposal is that real-life benefits of microprocessor knees (MPK) are largely underappreciated because of the lack of sensitive and ecologically valid methods for evaluating motor performance.
- Trial name
- NCT03829202
- Testing
- Own mechanical knee, RheoKnee microprocessor prosthetic knee
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Methodist Rehabilitation Center
Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury), Lower Limb Amputation Knee
Reverse Innovation in Western Health Care: the ReMotion Prosthetic Knee.
Ambulatory mobility and function are important aspects in the quality of life of people with lower limb amputations and prostheses.
- Trial name
- NCT04700085
- Testing
- ReMotion Knee
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Sint Maartenskliniek
Amputation of Lower Limb Above Knee, Amputee
Bio Leg: Advancing Mobility (BAM)
Following transfemoral amputation, regaining functional mobility, particularly the ability to navigate curbs, ramps, long distances, and the ability to stand is challenging and often unattainable.
- Conditions
- Amputation of Lower Limb Above Knee, Amputee, Amputation
- Trial name
- BAM (NCT07613502)
- Testing
- Bio Leg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Dual Task, Amputation
Comparison of Dual Task Gait Characteristics in Individuals With Amputation and Healty Individuals
In amputee, dual task has been found to cause a decrease in walking speed. However, there is no study of how gait characteristics are affected when the speed does not change.
- Conditions
- Dual Task, Amputation, Gait
- Trial name
- NCT04392466
- Testing
- walking on the treadmill
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury)
The CYBERnetic LowEr Imb coGnitive Ortho-prostheis Plus Plus, 2nd Clinical Study (CLs++)
The aim of the project is to evaluate the efficacy of the Cyberlegs X-leg in people with a unilateral transfemoral (above the knee joint) and transtibial (under the knee joint) amputation.
- Trial name
- NCT04129853
- Testing
- Cyberlegs Xleg
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury), Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury)
Women's-Specific Footwear With Prosthetic Feet
The purpose of this study is to address footwear challenges unique to women prosthesis users. Comparing the effectiveness of different footwear and prosthesis combinations will help guide clinical decision making regarding the…
- Trial name
- WSF (NCT03673371)
- Testing
- Questionnaire
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Stroke, Parkinson Disease
C-STAR Movement Database
The purpose of this study is to develop a database that contains movement and rehabilitation-related data collected through the use of wearable sensors and video.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Parkinson Disease, Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury), Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury)
- Trial name
- NCT05471375
- Testing
- Database Entry
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Unilateral Transfemoral Amputation in Prosthetic Users
Impact of Anterior Load Carriage on Gait in Individuals With Transfemoral Amputation
This monocentric prospective crossover study aims to evaluate the impact of anterior load carriage on gait performance in individuals with unilateral transfemoral amputation using a prosthesis.
- Trial name
- LOAD TF (NCT07875634)
- Testing
- Anterior Load Carriage During Walking
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Institut Robert Merle d'aubigné
Amputation, Amputation; Traumatic, Leg, Lower
A Comparative Assessment of Transfemoral Prosthetic Sockets
The objective of the proposed work is to enhance understanding of the potential benefits of adjustable sockets and inform clinical decision making.
- Trial name
- NCT04038580
- Testing
- Laminated Socket, Quatro, Infinite Socket
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Transfemoral Amputation
Evaluation of a Neural-Controlled Powered Prosthesis Across Diverse Real-World Tasks
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the performance and adaptability of a neural-controlled powered knee or ankle prosthesis across diverse real-world mobility tasks.
- Trial name
- NCT07204912
- Testing
- MIT Powered Leg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Femoral Nerve Block, Amputation of Knee
PENG Block vs Sciatico Femoral Block in the Incidence of Post Amputation Syndroms
assess the effectiveness of peri-capsular nerve group block and scaitico femoral block in the incidence of post amputation syndrome in patients undergoing above knee amputation.
- Trial name
- NCT05819879
- Testing
- peri capsular nerve group block, scaitico femoral block
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute, Egypt