Prosthetic Performance Enhancement Trial

Part of paid clinical trials in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Sponsor
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Study ID
NCT06419920
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Amputation
  • Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury)
  • Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury)
  • Lower Limb Amputation Knee
  • Lower Limb Amputation at Ankle (Injury)
  • Lower Limb Amputation at Hip (Injury)

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Flat terrain locomotor training — OTHER
    The training will be comprised of up to 12 sets of 2-min continuous walking on a level treadmill or mat, interspersed with rest breaks of at least one minute. Training will be completed three times per week for four weeks.
  • Uneven terrain locomotor training — OTHER
    The training will be comprised of up to 12 sets of 2-min continuous walking on an uneven terrain treadmill or mat, interspersed with rest breaks of at least one minute. Training will be completed three times per week for four weeks.

Study Details

The purpose of this research is to determine the feasibility of an uneven terrain walking program for lower limb prosthesis users. The training is designed to induce step-to-step variability during walking within a safe environment, with the aim of improving walking skill and confidence.

Key Dates

Start date
Jun 26, 2025
Status verified
Dec 2025
Primary completion
Nov 30, 2026
Completion
Nov 30, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
35 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER

Arms

  • Active Comparator: Flat terrain training
    Walking on a standard, flat treadmill or mat.
  • Experimental: Uneven terrain training
    Walking on an uneven terrain treadmill or mat.

Primary Outcome Measure

Session adherence [ Time Frame: Through study completion, over 4 weeks ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of Nevada Las VegasLas VegasNevada89154
Jenny A Kent, PhD, CSci
[email protected]
7028955949

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