Measuring balance in people with below-knee amputation
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to measure how well people with a below-knee amputation keep their balance while wearing their prosthesis. It aims to see if this measurement is reliable and accurate, which could help improve future care.
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Who can take part
- You have lost one leg below the knee (transtibial amputation).
- You have used a well-fitting prosthetic leg for at least one month.
- You can walk and transfer (e.g., move from sitting to standing) with minimal help from another person, but not necessarily without any help.
- You do not have open sores or other major leg problems on your remaining leg that would make testing hard.
- You do not have a medical condition that causes rapid changes in leg size (like severe kidney disease with dialysis).
- You are not pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study.
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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