Prosthetic Performance Enhancement Trial

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS · May 14, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

The Prosthetic Performance Enhancement Trial is a research study aimed at helping people with lower limb amputations improve their walking skills and confidence, especially when walking on uneven surfaces. The training program focuses on encouraging natural variations in walking patterns, which can make it easier and safer for participants to navigate different terrains. This study is currently not recruiting participants but is looking to include adults aged 18 and older who have a lower limb amputation at the ankle level or higher and who regularly use a walking prosthesis.

To be eligible, participants must have a good fit with their prosthesis and be able to walk for at least three minutes at a time. They should be willing to travel to the University of Nevada Las Vegas for training sessions. However, individuals with certain health issues that could affect their ability to walk safely, like severe pain or critical health conditions, will not be included. If you or someone you know meets these criteria and is interested in participating, this trial could provide a valuable opportunity to enhance walking skills in a supportive environment.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 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 Criteria:
• • 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