Testing a Powered Ankle Prosthesis with Neural Control
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a new powered ankle prosthesis (an artificial foot with a motor) that you control using signals from your nerves and receive feedback through gentle stimulation on your skin. The goal is to see if it helps you walk more naturally and perform daily activities with better balance and control.
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 below the knee (transtibial amputation)
- You can walk at different speeds without assistance and have good mobility with your current prosthesis
- Your prosthesis socket fits well enough to support this new device
- You are not pregnant (if applicable)
- You are in generally good physical and mental health without conditions that would make study participation unsafe
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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