Clinical trials: Transfemoral Amputation, open to volunteers
Unilateral Transfemoral Amputation
A Comparison Between Ischial-Containment and Sub-Ischial Prosthetic Sockets to Determine Their Effects on Secondary Health Conditions
Long-term above-knee prosthesis users are at an increased risk of developing secondary musculoskeletal conditions compared to the general able-bodied population.
- Trial name
- NCT07768072
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Traumatic Amputation of Lower Extremity
Improving Mobility and Function Following Transfemoral Amputation: A Novel Approach to Reverse Volumetric Muscle Loss
The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between thigh strength and walking ability and assess if using a blood pressure cuff on the leg improves strength and walking performance.
- Trial name
- NCT05929508
- Testing
- Ischemic Preconditioning
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Amputation, Prostheses and Implants
Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface for Control of Lower Limb Prostheses
Individuals with an above-knee lower limb amputation are known to walk more slowly, expend more energy, have a greater risk of falling, and have reduced quality of life compared to individuals without amputation and those with…
- Trial name
- NCT06275282
- Testing
- Intramuscular electrodes
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
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
Phantom Limb Pain After Amputation, Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee
Clinical Application Observation on the Evaluation of Phantom Limb Pain With the Suralis System
This study tests whether a vibration-based feedback device (Suralis) can reduce phantom limb pain in people with lower-leg amputations over 3 weeks.
- Conditions
- Phantom Limb Pain After Amputation, Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee, Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee, Lower Limb Amputation Knee
- Trial name
- NCT07324109
- Testing
- Vibrotactile sensory feedback
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Median
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
Intrathecal, Dexmedetomidine
Intrathecal Dexmedetomidine-Fentanyl Combination Versus Fentanyl Alone as Adjuvant to Bupivacaine in Spinal Anesthesia for Above Knee Amputation in Sarcomas of Lower Extremity
The current work evaluated whether the combination of intrathecal dexmedetomidine and fentanyl provides superior postoperative analgesia to fentanyl alone when administered with hyperbaric bupivacaine.
- Conditions
- Intrathecal, Dexmedetomidine, Fentanyl, Bupivacaine
- Trial name
- NCT07276867
- Testing
- Fentanyl + Dexmedetomidine, Fentanyl
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute, Egypt
Low Back Pain, Amputation
The Association Between Amputation Level and Chronic Low Back Pain After Combat-Related Amputation
Patients with combat-related lower limb amputations frequently experience chronic low back pain during long-term rehabilitation and prosthetic use.
- Trial name
- LEVEL-BACK (NCT07626294)
- Where
- Ukraine
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Ukrainian Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Therapy
Transfemoral Amputees
Early Rehabilitation After Transfemoral Amputation in Moderately Active Patients Using the Avior Knee
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare microprocessor-controlled knee prostheses in early rehabilitation in amputees with transfemoral amputations and low mobility (K I-II).
- Trial name
- NCT07898098
- Testing
- knee prothesis - Avior, knee prothesis - Kenevo
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Median
Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee, Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee
Study on a Prosthetic Foot With Adjustable Heel Height
Most prosthetic feet have a fixed heel height, which requires users to always wear shoes with the same heel height. A fixed heel height is a significant constraint, whereas the ability to choose one's clothing freely is an…
- Trial name
- ADJUST (NCT07214493)
- Testing
- Taleo Adjust, The usual participant's foot
- Where
- 5 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Otto Bock France SNC
Prosthesis and Implants
Transdermal Compress IDE Study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Transdermal Compress device in participants with Transfemoral Amputations.
- Trial name
- NCT06134167
- Testing
- Transdermal Compress Device
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Balmoral Medical company
Diabetes Mellitus, Transfemoral Amputation
Effectiveness of an Inpatient Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Training Model in Patients With Vascular and Metabolic Transfemoral Amputation
Patients with vascular and metabolic transfemoral amputations experience substantial functional limitations and high rates of prosthetic abandonment.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Transfemoral Amputation, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Vascular Thrombosis
- Trial name
- NCT07665775
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitacion
Amputation, Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury)
Prosthetic Performance Enhancement Trial
The purpose of this research is to determine the feasibility of an uneven terrain walking program for lower limb prosthesis users.
- Conditions
- Amputation, Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury), Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury), Lower Limb Amputation at Ankle (Injury)
- Trial name
- PROSPER (NCT06419920)
- Testing
- Flat terrain locomotor training, Uneven terrain locomotor training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Transfemoral Amputation
Assessment of Strength, Balance, and Function in Above-Knee Amputees in Relation to Residual Limb Length
The goal of this observational study is to learn how muscle strength, balance, and functional ability are affected in people with above-knee (transfemoral) amputations.
- Trial name
- NCT07032233
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Ceren Kuzu
Transfemoral Amputation
Towards Efficient Personalization of Computerized Lower Limb Prostheses Via Reinforcement Learning in a Clinical Setup - Group 1
The goal of this clinical trial is to understand the feasibility and effectiveness of using reinforcement learning to personalize robotic prosthetic legs (an experimental prototype) for unilateral transfemoral amputees.
- Trial name
- NCT07204925
- Testing
- RISE guided personalization of prosthetic legs by tuning experts, RISE guided personalization of prosthetic legs by prosthetists, Manual personalization of the prosthetic leg by tuning experts
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- North Carolina State University
Amputation
Effectiveness of Frontal Plane Adaptability in a Novel Foot Prosthesis
People with lower extremity amputation (LEA) have persistent problems with balance, falls, residual limb pain, functional mobility, cognitive attention during gait, and satisfaction with participation in daily activities, despite…
- Trial name
- NCT06214026
- Testing
- META-Arc foot locked, META-Arc foot unlocked
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Prosthesis, Lower Limb Amputation Knee
Clinical and Functional Assessment of Patients With Transfemoral Amputation Treated With Osteointegrated Implant
Limb amputation is a traumatic event that significantly reduces the ability to perform daily activities, impairs mobility, and lowers quality of life.
- Conditions
- Prosthesis, Lower Limb Amputation Knee, Amputation; Traumatic, Leg, Lower
- Trial name
- OSTEO-OUTCOME (NCT06737770)
- Testing
- osseointegrated surgery for transfemoral amputation
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
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
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
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