Clinical trials: Prosthesis Users
Amputation, Prosthesis User
Economic Evaluation of Lower Limb Prostheses for Persons With a Knee-disarticulation or Transfemoral Amputation
The goal of this retrospective questionnaire study is to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of non-microprocessor controlled prosthetic knees (NMPK) versus microprocessor controlled prosthetic knees (MPK) in persons with a…
- Conditions
- Amputation, Prosthesis User, Prosthesis
- Trial name
- NCT06105944
- Where
- 2 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 117 people
- Sponsor
- University Medical Center Groningen
Amputees
Evaluation of a Multimodal Tactile Feedback System for Upper Limb-loss Users: Embodiment and Performance
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of integrating tactile feedback systems into a robotic upper-limb prosthesis. These systems deliver pressure stimuli (through small silicone chambers that inflate), vibration…
- Trial name
- THE_FBHAND (NCT07418645)
- Testing
- Pressure and vibrotactile feedbak, Pressure feedback, Vibrotactile feedback
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pisa
Osteoarthritis, Knee, Prosthesis User
Characteristics of Marrow Fatty Cells in the Ageing of Bone and Joints, Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis
Obesity and other associated complications promote the development and the progression of osteoarthritis. The subcutaneous and abdominal fat release several factors that alter bone and the cartilage.
- Trial name
- MEDADIPO (NCT03678831)
- Testing
- tissue
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Lille
Amputation of Knee, Back Pain
Biofeedback Retention in Individuals With AKA
More than two million Americans are currently living with a full or partial limb loss, and an additional 185,000 amputations occur each year. The majority of amputations occur in the lower limbs.
- Conditions
- Amputation of Knee, Back Pain, Osteo Arthritis Knee
- Trial name
- NCT05126485
- Testing
- Haptic Biofeedback from SageMotion Biofeedback System
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- San Jose State University
Amputation, Amputation, Traumatic
Evaluation of Dexterous Terminal Device
Liberating Technologies, Inc. (LTI) has developed Pointdexter, a dexterous prosthetic fingertip that is integrated into a commercial prosthetic hand and allows for an additional fine grasp.
- Conditions
- Amputation, Amputation, Traumatic, Amputation; Traumatic, Hand, Limb; Absence, Congenital, Upper
- Trial name
- NCT05840601
- Testing
- Pointdexter, Comparator
- Sponsor
- Liberating Technologies, Inc.
Retinitis Pigmentosa
The Perceptual Experience of Argus II Users
This Basic Experimental Studies Involving Humans (BESH) study investigates phosphene perception and performance factors in blind participants implanted with the Argus II retinal prosthesis system.
- Trial name
- NCT05285618
- Testing
- Argus II
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Santa Barbara
Lower Limb Amputation, Prosthesis Users
Dual-Task Balance Training in Traumatic Lower-Limb Prosthesis Users
This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effectiveness of dual-task balance training on balance, mobility, and mental health among traumatic lower-limb prosthesis users in the Gaza Strip.
- Conditions
- Lower Limb Amputation, Prosthesis Users, Balance Impairment, Mobility Limitations
- Trial name
- DTBT-LLA (NCT07706452)
- Testing
- Dual-Task Balance Training, Standard Rehabilitation
- Where
- Palestinian Territories
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Al-Azhar University - Gaza
Amputation, Traumatic, Prosthesis User
Evaluation of a Non-invasive Sensory Feedback System in Hand Prostheses
Implication and evaluation of a non-invasive sensory feedback system in hand prostheses in everyday life.
- Trial name
- NCT03876405
- Testing
- smartskin non-invasive sensory feedback
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Lund University Hospital
Amputation, Amputation, Traumatic
Effects of Myoelectric Channel Count and Targeting for Upper Limb Prosthetic Control
The goal of this clinical trial is to systematically evaluate whether or not two commonly held fundamental assumptions for pattern recognition control translates to functional performance when tested on individuals aged 18 years…
- Conditions
- Amputation, Amputation, Traumatic, Amputation, Congenital, Prosthesis User
- Trial name
- NCT07011420
- Testing
- Experimental socket with 4 untargeted channels active, Experimental socket with 8 untargeted channels active, Experimental socket with up to 16 untargeted channels active
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Liberating Technologies, Inc.
Amputees, Prosthesis User
Effects of Pin and Vacuum Assisted Suspension Systems
This study was performed to determine the presence of any difference between Pin Suspension (PS) and Active Vacuum Suspension (AVS) on walking capacity, functional mobility, weight bearing in the prosthetic side, prosthetic…
- Conditions
- Amputees, Prosthesis User, Artificial Limbs
- Trial name
- NCT04155762
- Testing
- Pin Suspension System (a prosthetic suspension system), Vacuum-Assisted Suspension System (a prosthetic suspension system)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Baskent University
Amputation, Prosthesis User
Biomechanical Study of Different Prostheses for Unilateral Transtibial Amputees During Indoor and Outdoor Activities
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate and compare the performance of two prosthetic feet for unilateral transtibial amputees during both indoor and outdoor activities.
- Trial name
- NCT06390033
- Testing
- Prosthetic foot
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Prosthesis User, Amputation
Robot-assisted Exercise in Patients With Amputation Using Myoelectric Prosthesis
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a robot-assisted biofeedback exercise program on grip strength, movement speed, coordination, functional status, depressive status, and quality of life in patients with a…
- Trial name
- NCT04030585
- Testing
- Robot, Home exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Prosthesis Durability, Prosthesis User
A Sensorimotor Prosthesis for the Upper Limb
The finger and fingertip are the most frequently amputated body parts, due to work-related incidents. Yet because of space, weight and cost constraints, prosthetic fingers and fingertips are heavy and bulky with limited active…
- Conditions
- Prosthesis Durability, Prosthesis User, Amputation, Amputation; Traumatic, Hand
- Trial name
- PROLIMB (NCT05220553)
- Testing
- PROLIMB Prosthesis
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Amputation Arm and Hand, Unilateral Right, Amputation Arm and Hand, Unilateral Left
Neural Enabled Prosthesis for Upper Limb Amputees
This study is designed to evaluate the feasibility of The Adaptive Neural Systems Neural-Enabled Prosthetic Hand (ANS-NEPH) system.
- Conditions
- Amputation Arm and Hand, Unilateral Right, Amputation Arm and Hand, Unilateral Left, Prosthesis User
- Trial name
- NCT03432325
- Testing
- Neural Enabled Prosthesis
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Shoulder Fractures, Prosthesis User
Efficacy of Early Multimodal Physiotherapy in Patients With Reverse Shoulder Prosthesis
The present study try to evaluate the effectivenness of an early intervention program based on multimodal physiotherapy and focused on therapeutic exercise to improve the results of patients with a reverse shoulder phrostesis.
- Trial name
- NCT06357143
- Testing
- REMOVE, CONTROL
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Malaga
Neuroma, Pain
Targeted Reinnervation for Neuromas as a Means to Improve Prosthesis Control in Major Limb Amputation
Subjects are being asked to participate in this study because they have an arm or leg amputation and have developed pain related to a neuroma (an ongoing localized pain related to a cut nerve ending).
- Conditions
- Neuroma, Pain, Prosthesis User, Prosthesis Failure
- Trial name
- NCT02316262
- Testing
- Targeted Muscle Reinnervation
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Prosthesis User
The Effects of Clinical Pilates Training on Balance and Walking in Lower Limb Prosthesis Users
Studies have shown that Pilates exercises are one of the exercises that can improve breathing capacity, coordination, balance, flexibility, and muscular endurance.
- Trial name
- NCT05831748
- Testing
- Classic Exercise, Clinical Pilates
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Amputation, Prosthesis User
Optimizing Prosthetic Prescription to Mitigate the Effects of Perspiration
The specific aim of this research is to compare three clinically available liners, each intended to address problems of residual limb perspiration, with the as-prescribed liner of lower limb prosthesis user and determine their…
- Trial name
- NCT07024342
- Testing
- Liner perforated with very small diameter holes, Liner perforated with somewhat larger diameter holes, Liner-liner
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- VA Puget Sound Health Care System
Prosthesis User, Amputation
Basic Mobility and Balance Performance of Low Active Transfemoral Prosthesis Users With a Powered Prosthetic Knee
This was a prospective case series design investigation with 6 prosthesis user subjects. Subjects performed the Timed up and go (TUG) test and the two minute walk test (2MWT) along with some activities of daily living (ADL), on…
- Trial name
- NCT04799145
- Testing
- Investigational device, Prescribed device
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Össur Iceland ehf
Amputation, Upper Limb Amputation
A Comparison of Myoelectric and Bionic Hands
This observational study aims to compare myoelectric and bionic hands in terms of upper extremity function, body image and satisfaction.
- Conditions
- Amputation, Upper Limb Amputation, Prosthesis
- Trial name
- NCT07347561
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Gulhane School of Medicine