RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05831696

Metabolic Cost of Walking With Passive vs. Powered Prosthetic Knees Among Persons With Limb Loss

Sponsor

Loma Linda University

Enrollment

12 participants

Start Date

Feb 27, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Transfemoral Amputation

Summary

The purpose of this industry-initiated research study is to test that a powered microprocessor controlled knee improves metabolic function during walking in level and sloped conditions as compared to the subject's physician prescribed prosthesis.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 75 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying Powered Microprocessor-controlled Knee (PMPK) for people with transfemoral amputation. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 75 Years.

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Interventions

OTHERPowered Microprocessor-controlled Knee (PMPK)

A microprocessor-controlled Knee with standardized commercial prosthetic foot

Locations(1)

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, California, United States

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