Two approaches to gait training for above-knee amputees
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two methods of physical therapy for people with above-knee (thighbone) amputations: one focuses on improving specific movements, the other on practicing everyday walking tasks. Researchers want to see which approach helps patients walk better with a prosthetic leg.
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Who can take part
- Age 18–40 years old
- Lost one leg above the knee (unilateral transfemoral amputation)
- Cleared by your doctor to participate in physical therapy
- No serious complications or infections in your remaining leg
- No history of neurological conditions (like stroke, Parkinson's, or MS)
- Able to think and remember clearly (a brief memory test will confirm)
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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