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NCT01982721
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Evaluation of an Acceleration-Based Prosthetic Knee Locking Mechanism for Reducing the Risk of Falling in Transfemoral Amputees

Hadassah Medical Organization1 site in 1 countryNovember 2014
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ConditionsTransfemoral Amputees

Overview

Phase
N/A
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Transfemoral Amputees
Sponsor
Hadassah Medical Organization
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
3D angles of the ankle, knee, hip and pelvis
Last Updated
10 years ago
OverviewInvestigatorsEligibility CriteriaOutcomesSitesSimilar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

The investigators hypothesize that a new automatic prosthetic knee locking mechanism will improve gait characteristics during an induced controlled trip and reduce fear of falling.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
November 2014
End Date
October 2016
Last Updated
10 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Sex
All

Investigators

Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator

Isabella Shvartz

Head of Rehabilitation Department

Hadassah Medical Organization

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • •transfemoral amputees
  • •Independent ambulation with a prosthesis
  • •Full cognitive and cooperative ability to follow simple instructions
  • •No orthopaedic or neurologic impairments present, that are unrelated to the amputation at the time of the trial

Exclusion Criteria

  • •Cognitive disorders preventing the subject from understanding the trial protocol, signing a consent form or following the researcher's instructions
  • •Orthopaedic or neurologic impairment, un-related to the amputation
  • •Pregnant woman
  • •Weight exceeding 100 kg

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

3D angles of the ankle, knee, hip and pelvis

Time Frame: One day

Study Sites (1)

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