Prosthetic socket fit testing system
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a new system to measure how well your prosthetic socket fits. It could help improve comfort and function for people with a leg amputation above the knee.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have had one leg amputated above the knee (transfemoral amputation) at least 12 months ago.
- Your residual limb has no open wounds or infections, and your skin is not too sensitive or frail.
- You currently wear your prosthesis at least 4 hours a day and can walk short distances with it.
- You can stand on your intact leg for short periods and hold onto parallel bars for balance.
- You have no hip pain or back problems that would make standing or movement difficult, and you can see well enough to read a screen.
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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