New implant for above-knee prosthetic leg
This study tests a new device that connects a prosthetic leg directly to your thigh bone through the skin, bypassing the need for a socket. It is for people who have trouble with their current artificial leg or cannot use one at all.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old and your bones have stopped growing.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 40, and you weigh 245 pounds or less without your prosthesis.
- You have one or both legs amputated above the knee, but no bone or blood vessel disease.
- You have trouble with your current prosthetic leg or cannot use one at all.
- You are willing to follow the study schedule, including a rehab program after surgery.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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