Nerve surgery for better leg prosthetic control
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests a new nerve surgery technique to help people with above-knee leg amputations have better control of their prosthetic leg. The goal is to improve how well the prosthesis responds to your movements.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must have lost one leg above the knee at least 6 months ago.
- You must be able to walk with a prosthetic leg and have good mobility (score of at least 37 on a walking test).
- You should not have severe chronic pain from the amputation (like complex regional pain syndrome).
- You must be healthy enough for surgery (no recent heart attacks, uncontrolled diabetes, or other major health issues).
- You cannot use any tobacco products for at least 1 month before the study and for the whole study period.
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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