Prosthetic Performance Enhancement Trial
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
35 participants
Jun 26, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The purpose of this research is to determine the feasibility of an uneven terrain walking program for lower limb prosthesis users. The training is designed to induce step-to-step variability during walking within a safe environment, with the aim of improving walking skill and confidence.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- lower limb amputation at ankle (Symes) level and above
- age 18+ years
- fitted with a walking prosthesis and use it regularly for home and/or community ambulation
- good socket fit, assessed by a score of 8-10 on the socket fit comfort scale
- able to walk for three minutes at a time with or without an assistive device
Exclusion Criteria5
- leg/foot ulcer or other conditions that cause pain during weight-bearing
- poor skin integrity that could cause tissue breakdown by walking
- cardiovascular, respiratory or other critical health conditions that preclude moderate physical activity
- unilateral or bilateral upper limb absence or loss at the wrist and above that precludes use of handrails bilaterally, or would require asymmetrical adaptation to body posture for use.
- pregnancy
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Interventions
The training will be comprised of up to 12 sets of 2-min continuous walking on a level treadmill or mat, interspersed with rest breaks of at least one minute. Training will be completed three times per week for four weeks.
The training will be comprised of up to 12 sets of 2-min continuous walking on an uneven terrain treadmill or mat, interspersed with rest breaks of at least one minute. Training will be completed three times per week for four weeks.
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NCT06419920