Strength, Balance, and Function in Above-Knee Amputees
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at how the length of the remaining part of your leg (residual limb) affects your strength, balance, and walking ability. If you have a transfemoral amputation (above the knee) and use a prosthesis, this trial may help researchers better understand your function.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 50 years old
- You have a single above-knee amputation (transfemoral)
- You can read and understand instructions
- You have been using a prosthesis to walk for at least 6 months
- You have no heart, bone, thinking, or nerve problems that affect balance or strength
- Your residual limb (stump) is at least 25 cm long from your hip bone
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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