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Clinical Trials/NCT02124915
NCT02124915
Completed
N/A

Influence of Socket Volume on Prosthesis Performance

University of Washington1 site in 1 country9 target enrollmentFebruary 2013

Overview

Phase
N/A
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury)
Sponsor
University of Washington
Enrollment
9
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Residual limb fluid volume
Status
Completed
Last Updated
8 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate how residual limb fluid volume, gait, prosthesis use, perceived comfort, and satisfaction with the prosthesis are affected by size of the prosthetic socket. Subjects are tested after wearing a nominal socket for 1 month and again after wearing a slightly oversized socket for 1 month.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
February 2013
End Date
December 2014
Last Updated
8 years ago
Study Type
Observational
Sex
All

Investigators

Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator

Joan Sanders

Professor

University of Washington

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • transtibial amputee
  • at least 18 months post amputation
  • over 18 years of age
  • capable of treadmill walking and 90 seconds of continuous standing

Exclusion Criteria

  • skin breakdown on the residual limb

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Residual limb fluid volume

Time Frame: 1 month

Secondary Outcomes

  • Activity(1 month)

Study Sites (1)

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