Metabolic Cost of Walking With Passive vs. Powered Prosthetic Knees Among Persons With Limb Loss

Part of paid clinical trials in Loma Linda, California.

Sponsor
Loma Linda University
Study ID
NCT05831696
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Transfemoral Amputation

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 75 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Powered Microprocessor-controlled Knee (PMPK) — OTHER
    A microprocessor-controlled Knee with standardized commercial prosthetic foot

Study Details

The purpose of this industry-initiated research study is to test that a powered microprocessor controlled knee improves metabolic function during walking in level and sloped conditions as compared to the subject's physician prescribed prosthesis.

Key Dates

Start date
Feb 27, 2023
Status verified
Feb 2026
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2026
Completion
Dec 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
12 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
OTHER

Arms

  • Experimental: Powered Microprocessor-controlled Knee (PMPK)
    the "Power Knee" is a commercially available PMPK.

Primary Outcome Measure

VO2 uptake - level ground [ Time Frame: Change between Baseline Visit (study enrollment) and Visit 2 (3 weeks post-study enrollment) ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Loma Linda UniversityLoma LindaCalifornia92354
Michael Davidson, Ph.D.
[email protected]
909-558-6516

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