Real-time walking feedback for above-knee amputees
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to help people with a leg amputation above or through the knee walk better. It uses special cameras and a computer to track your leg movements and give you instant feedback while you walk, which may help you improve your step and balance.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have one leg amputated above the knee or through the knee joint.
- You wear your prosthetic leg for at least 3 hours a day and have used one for more than 6 months.
- You can walk about 5 meters (16 feet) without a cane or walker.
- You have no major health issues like uncontrolled diabetes, heart disease, stroke, epilepsy, or severe bone thinning.
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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