Individualized Optimization of a tuneable prosthetic foot to lower the metabolic cost of walking for transtibial amputees

Recruiting

• Conditions: onderbeengamputeerde; Transtibial amputees; 10005942; 10005959

• Registration Number: NL-OMON53194
• Lead Sponsor: niversitair Medisch Centrum Groningen

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 26 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 10

Inclusion Criteria

- Aged >= 18 years
- Shoe size 42-44
- Have a unilateral transtibial amputation
- Underwent the amputation more than 1 year ago
- Able to walk independently

Exclusion Criteria

- Any vascular, neurological or musculoskeletal conditions affecting balance or
gait
- Use of drugs or other medication negatively affecting balance or gait
- Use of orthopaedic footwear for the intact leg
- Body mass >= 100 kg
- Current problems with the alignment or fit of their prosthesis or socket
- Use of an osseointegrated implant

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Metabolic cost of walking.</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>- Kinetics and kinematics of the lower extremities<br /><br>- Optimal joint stiffness and alignment settings for every individual<br /><br>participant</p><br>