Resting energy expenditure of lower limb amputees

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: ower limb amputation; Lower limb amputation; Metabolic and Endocrine - Normal metabolism and endocrine development and function; Surgery - Other surgery

• Registration Number: ACTRN12605000331639
• Lead Sponsor: Professor Maria Crotty

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2005-09-07
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 15

Inclusion Criteria

Amputation of a lower limb (above ankle height), medically stable.

Exclusion Criteria

Medication known to affect energy metabolism, diagnosed dementia.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Resting metabolic rate[]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Mean arm circumference[];Tricep skinfold thickness[];Mini nutritional assessment[];Assessment of quality of life[];Short form 36 questionnaire[]