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Clinical Trials/ACTRN12622000512729
ACTRN12622000512729
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Assessment of balance, balance confidence, gait, and quality of life measures in persons with above-knee amputation, comparing those fitted with an osseointegrated prosthesis to those with a conventional socket prosthesis: a feasibility study.

Curtin University0 sites20 target enrollmentMarch 31, 2022

Overview

Phase
N/A
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Not specified
Sponsor
Curtin University
Enrollment
20
Status
Recruiting
Last Updated
4 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Registry
who.int
Start Date
March 31, 2022
End Date
TBD
Last Updated
4 years ago
Study Type
Observational
Sex
All

Investigators

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • For inclusion in this study, participants must meet the criteria listed below:
  • \-Unilateral above\-knee amputation
  • \-At least 12 months post amputation
  • \-Fitted with full\-length prosthesis (either osseointegrated or socket)
  • \-Ability to stand independently
  • \-Ability to walk and step up one step with minimal assistance (with or without aid)
  • \-Meet essential selection criteria for osseointegration regardless of prosthesis type fitted:
  • oOver 18yrs and Australian Permanent residency status
  • oNo diabetic or vascular pathology
  • oBody Weight \< 100kg

Exclusion Criteria

  • Participants will be excluded from this study if they are unable to understand written or spoken English, or have a cognitive impairment that would impact on their ability to follow instructions. Participants with active infection, active vestibular disorder, historical stroke, or ongoing chemotherapy treatment will be excluded. Pregnant women will also be excluded to mitigate additional falls risk. Participants will be excluded if their weight exceeds 136kg or height exceeds 203cm due to limitations of the SMART EquiTest equipment.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Not specified

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