Walking and energy use in children with leg amputations
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at how children with a leg amputation walk and how much energy they use when walking. It aims to better understand gait and energy use to improve care and prosthetic fitting.
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Who can take part
- Be at least 7 years old
- Have a leg amputation (above or below the knee) either from birth or from surgery/injury
- Have a permanent (definitive) prosthetic leg that is currently being used
- Not have had surgery on the remaining limb within the last 3 months
- Not have a progressive disease (like an unstable sarcoma) that strongly affects walking or energy use
- Not have cognitive or behavioral issues that could affect following study instructions
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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