Prosthetic Foot Stiffness and Walking in Below-Knee Amputation
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests how different prosthetic foot stiffness levels affect walking, balance, and comfort in people with a below-knee amputation who use either a bone-anchored implant or a traditional socket. Participating may help match the right foot to your needs and improve your daily mobility.
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Who can take part
- You have one leg amputated below the knee (transtibial) due to injury, birth defect, or cancer, not from blood vessel problems or diabetes.
- If you have a bone-anchored implant (a metal rod attached to the bone), it must have been placed more than 12 months ago. If you use a traditional socket, your amputation must be more than 12 months old.
- You must be willing to use a low-profile prosthetic foot (the standard, slim style).
- You can walk without help for at least 5 minutes.
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You cannot have other major amputations, medical conditions that affect balance, inflammatory diseases, diabetes, or be pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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