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Prosthetic Foot Prescription for Lower Limb Amputation
Study Summary
This trial is looking at what types of prosthetic feet work best for people with transtibial limb loss.
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Inclusion Criteria
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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Who is running the clinical trial?
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- I am a veteran, service member, or civilian with one below-knee amputation.I have a health condition that causes quick changes in the size of my limbs.I weigh 275 pounds or less.I have mental health or cognitive issues that may affect my participation in the study.I am not pregnant and do not plan to become pregnant during the study.I don't have wounds or conditions that stop me from moving well.I have had an amputation above the wrist.I can move around with little to no help.I use a specific type of prosthetic foot that stores and returns energy.
- Group 1: Articulating ESR Prosthetic Foot First
- Group 2: Powered Prosthetic Foot First
- Group 3: ESR Prosthetic Foot First
- 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
What is the core intent of this experiment?
"This medical trial will measure the efficacy of prosthetic feet by assessing participants' Hill Assessment Index (HAI) once a week for three weeks after enrollment. Secondary outcomes include changes in responses to Prosthetic Evaluation Questionnaire-Addendum (PEQ-A), OPUS, and PEQ scores. These assessments use various methods such as Visual Analog Scale questionnaires and self-reported surveys to gauge participants' quality of life, satisfaction with devices/services, and functional status."
To what extent is this research project involving participants?
"Indeed, clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this research project is presently searching for 120 individuals across a single location. It was initially posted on August 1st 2017 and its information has been updated as recently as October 17th 2022."
Are there any opportunities for individuals to partake in this current research endeavor?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov verifies that this medical experiment, which was first posted on August 1st 2017 is still recruiting study participants. A total of 120 volunteers are sought from one location to take part in the trial."
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