Dual-task training for balance and fall risk in leg amputees
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether practicing two tasks at the same time (like walking while talking) can improve balance and reduce fall risk in people who have lost one leg above the knee and use a prosthetic limb.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have lost one leg above the knee (transfemoral amputation).
- You have been using a prosthetic leg for at least 6 months.
- You can walk on your own, with or without a cane or walker.
- You are medically stable and can follow simple instructions.
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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