Status:
COMPLETED
Reduction of Shear Forces Using Semi-flexible Sockets on Transtibial Amputees
Lead Sponsor:
Loma Linda University
Conditions:
Amputation
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this graduate student research study, is to test two different sockets for comfort and test what pressures are created by the socket during daily activities. The objective is to illustr...
Detailed Description
Subjects will immediately be prepared for a casting of their residual limb. On the second visit, subjects will return to be fitted with a definitive rigid carbon fiber socket. At this time, a question...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Transtibial amputee with mature limb
- Minimum of 3-years of prosthetic use
- Capable of ambulating on a treadmill for ten minutes
- Minimum age of 18 years old
- Both Unilateral and Bilateral Amputees
- K-Level K2-K4
Exclusion
- Any open wounds/ulcerations on the residual limb
- Skin allergies to silicone or latex
- Unmanaged co-morbidities such a diabetes and congestive heart failure
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 2 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
5 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03390153
Start Date
April 2 2018
End Date
August 1 2018
Last Update
September 25 2018
Active Locations (1)
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Loma Linda Universtiy
Loma Linda, California, United States, 92350