Improving leg function after amputation with mild electrical and pressure therapy
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if two non-invasive treatments — gentle electrical stimulation on the skin and brief pressure cycles on the leg — can improve how well you walk and move after having a lower limb amputation. You would visit the research lab several times to receive these treatments and have your walking, balance, and strength measured.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have had one leg amputated below or above the knee (not both legs).
- You can walk on your own without using a cane or walker.
- You can walk for at least 6 minutes without stopping.
- Your residual limb (stump) and other leg have no open wounds or sores.
- You have a well-fitting prosthetic leg that is safe to use during the study.
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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