Influence of Socket Volume on Prosthesis Performance

Completed

• Conditions: Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury)

• Registration Number: NCT02124915
• Lead Sponsor: University of Washington

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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2013-02
• Study First Submitted: 2014-04-24
• Study First Submitted QC: 2014-04-24
• Study First Posted: 2014-04-28
• Primary Completion: 2014-12
• Study Completion: 2014-12
• Status Verified: 2017-08
• Last Update Submitted: 2017-08-22
• Last Update Posted: 2017-08-24

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 9

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Residual limb fluid volume	1 month

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Activity	1 month

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Washington; 🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington, United States