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Telehealth Walking Exercise for Lower Limb Amputation (WEST Trial)
WEST Trial Summary
This trial will help improve outcomes for Veterans with lower-limb amputations by testing a walking exercise self-management program to see if it leads to sustained exercise participation.
WEST Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowWEST Trial Timeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.WEST Trial Design
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- I am currently receiving treatment for cancer.I have had one or both of my legs amputated.I do not have any current severe heart problems or infections.I can walk for two minutes without sitting down, using aids if necessary.I have had an amputation due to birth defects or cancer.I can take care of my daily needs without help.
- Group 1: Exercise self-management
- Group 2: Attention control
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
To whom is this clinical experiment accessible?
"This research is looking for 78 elderly candidates (aged between 50 and 89) with a history of lower-limb amputation to take part. For eligibility, participants should have had either unilateral or bilateral limb removal due to trauma or non-trauma causes; be able to walk two minutes without breaks while using an assistive device if necessary; and live independently in their day-to-day life."
Is this medical trial open to applicants beyond forty years of age?
"This investigation is recruiting those aged between 50 and 89 years old."
Is this study enrolling volunteers at the moment?
"According to clinicaltrials.gov, the current status of this medical trial is "Recruiting". It was initially posted on November 1st 2022 and revised three days later on November 3rd."
How many people are participating in this research endeavor?
"Affirmative. According to the information provided by clinicaltrials.gov, this medical study is actively looking for participants who can be recruited at a single site. The trial was initially posted on November 1st 2022 and its most recent update occurred on November 3rd of the same year with an expected recruitment total of 78 patients."
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