Clinical trials: Transfemoral Amputation
Traumatic Transfemoral Amputation, Painful Bone Spur
Efficacy of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy on Painful Bone Spur in Traumatic Transfemoral Amputees
Painful bone spur is one of the causes of residual limb pain in individuals with traumatic lower extremity amputation and can be a significant problem in rehabilitation clinics.
- Trial name
- NCT07440550
- Testing
- Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), Therapeutic exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital
Ischemia, Peripheral Arterial Disease
A Clinical and Histological Analysis of Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Amputation
Patients undergoing semi-elective lower extremity major amputation from complications associated with atherosclerotic limb ischemia will received intra-muscular injections of allogeneic Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in the leg above…
- Conditions
- Ischemia, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Vascular Disease
- Trial name
- CHAMP (NCT02685098)
- Testing
- Allogeneic bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Amputation, Prosthesis User
Effects of Microprocessor-controlled Prosthetic Knees on Fall-related Health Outcomes in Limited Community Ambulators
The goal of this study is to find out if using microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knees (MPKs), prosthetic knees with a built-in computer, improves health outcomes related to falls in adults who use above-knee prostheses.
- Conditions
- Amputation, Prosthesis User, Amputation; Traumatic, Leg: Thigh, Between Hip and Knee, Limb; Absence, Congenital, Lower
- Trial name
- NCT06937242
- Testing
- Ottobock C-Leg 4 Microprocessor Knee, Ottobock Kenevo
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Hanger Institute for Clinical Research and Education, LLC
Amputation
Transfemoral Socket Design and Muscle Function
The objective of this pilot research project is to evaluate the effect of prosthetic socket design on amputated limb hip muscle strength and endurance in Service members, Veterans, and civilians who use above-the-knee prostheses.
- Trial name
- NCT04212299
- Testing
- Northwestern University Flexible Sub-Ischial Suction Socket (NU-FlexSIS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Chicago
Phantom Limb Pain, Phantom Pain
VR to Evaluate Phantom Limb Pain
The objective of this study is to develop a virtual rehabilitation system that can be used to effectively treat Phantom Limb Pain (PLP) within the research setting and for at-home use by individuals with upper and lower extremity…
- Conditions
- Phantom Limb Pain, Phantom Pain, Phantom Sensation, Phantom Limb Syndrome With Pain
- Trial name
- NCT05915065
- Testing
- Coapt Phantom Limb Pain Management System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
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
Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury)
Evaluation of a Motorised Prosthetic Knee
The study will investigate the effect over time of the Power Knee (Össur) on performance during daily activities in people with a unilateral transfemoral amputation, will determine subjective feelings and gait kinematics over…
- Trial name
- MOKI-B (NCT05407545)
- Testing
- Current prosthesis, Active Prosthesis (PowerKnee)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
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
Amputation Stump
Characterization of Residual Limb Volume Changes in Transfemoral Amputees
This study quantifies residual limb volume fluctuations affecting transfemoral amputees due to the prosthesis doffing, physical activity, and testing time.
- Trial name
- NCT04709367
- Testing
- 3D optical scan
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istituto Nazionale Assicurazione contro gli Infortuni sul Lavoro
Wound Healing, Lower Extremity Amputation
Pilot Study to Assess the Use of Spy Elite for Assessment of Amputation Healing
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the use of the SPY Elite System to assess real-time tissue perfusion of lower extremity amputation sites and to develop parameters to predict healing of amputations at the time of surgery.
- Conditions
- Wound Healing, Lower Extremity Amputation, Above Knee Amputation, Below Knee Amputation
- Trial name
- NCT02440295
- Testing
- Lower Extremity Amputation, SPY Elite Imaging System, Indocyaine Green
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Corewell Health West
Transfemoral Amputation
Sub-Ischial Socket for Transfemoral Amputation and Lower Mobility
The objective of this trial is to assess use and benefits of the subischial socket for persons with transfemoral amputation and lower mobility levels.
- Trial name
- NCT05662982
- Testing
- Northwestern University Flexible Subischial Suction Socket (NU-FlexSIS)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Amputation, Lower Limb
Virtual Reality in the Rehabilitation in Patients With Lower Limb Amputation.
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the impact of virtual reality on rehabilitation for the patients after a major amputation.
- Conditions
- Amputation, Lower Limb, Rehabilitation, Activities of Daily Living
- Trial name
- NCT05773560
- Testing
- virtual reality rehabilitation
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Erlangen
Transfemoral Amputation
Early Rehabilitation After Transfemoral Amputation in Moderately Active Patients
Treatment and rehabilitation after transfemoral amputation represents a challenging medical field, involving intersectoral parties. Although treatment guidelines exists, their implementation is difficult.
- Trial name
- NCT06045468
- Testing
- Amputation-specialized rehabilitation, Non-amputation-specialized rehabilitation
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- Median
Amputation, Amputation, Traumatic
Understanding How Powered Componentry Impacts K2-Level Transfemoral Amputee Gait
The goal of this study is to understand how providing power at the knee or ankle individually, or providing power at both the knee and ankle, impacts ambulation for K2 level transfemoral amputees.
- Conditions
- Amputation, Amputation, Traumatic, Amputation of Knee, Amputation; Traumatic, Limb
- Trial name
- NCT06433648
- Testing
- Ottobock CLeg4 + Ottobock foot, SRALAB Hybrid Knee + Polycentric Ankle, SRALAB Hybrid Knee + Passive Ankle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Analgesia Assessment, Above Knee Amputation
The Analgesic Efficacy of Dexmedetomidine Versus Fentanyl as an Adjuvant to Bupivacaine in Ultrasound Guided Peripheral Nerve Blocks as a Solo Anesthetic Technique in High Risk Patients Undergoing Unilateral Above Knee Amputation .
The aim of this study is to compare the analgesic efficacy and safety of dexmedetomidine versus fentanyl as adjuvants to bupivacaine in ultrasound-guided combined supra-inguinal fascia iliaca and proximal sciatic nerve blocks…
- Conditions
- Analgesia Assessment, Above Knee Amputation, Fentanyl vs Dexmedetomidine
- Trial name
- NCT07640516
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Fentanyl (as Citrate)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Kasr El Aini Hospital
Amputation, Amputation; Traumatic, Leg, Lower
Clinical Outcomes With Passive MPKs vs. Powered Prosthetic Knees
The goal of this proposed project is to gather community-based data from the K4-level Transfemoral Amputee (TFA) population to aid in evidence-based prescription of powered prosthetic knees (i.e., choosing the right device to…
- Conditions
- Amputation, Amputation; Traumatic, Leg, Lower, Limb; Absence, Congenital, Lower, Prosthesis User
- Trial name
- NCT05267639
- Testing
- Power Knee
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Liberating Technologies, Inc.
Amputation
Comparison of Prosthetic Knee Performance During Sitting and Standing
The Ossur Prosthetic Power Knee claims to assist in helping people with transfemoral amputation to walk up stairs and stand up from sitting.
- Trial name
- NCT00421356
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Osseointegrated Implants, Bone Mineral Density
Osseointegrated Transdermal Femoral Amputation Prostheses
Femur amputated patients often suffer from several problems with conventional socket prosthesis. Some experience changes in gait, discomfort when sitting, altered skin conditions (infection, irritation, rashes, sweat), phantom…
- Trial name
- NCT05736640
- Testing
- Denosumab
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Limb Injury
Improved Training Program for Fall Prevention of War Fighters
This study will train War Fighters with lower extremity trauma to decrease fall risk.
- Trial name
- RapidRehab (NCT03446131)
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Lower Limb Loss
Musculoskeletal Measurements in Transfemoral Amputees
The aim of this study was to identify posture asymmetries in transfemoral amputees utilizing clinical evaluation measures. The purposes of this investigation were: 1) to measure the limb length indirectly to determine the…
- Trial name
- NCT00909922
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Miami VA Healthcare System