Study of a New Above-Knee Prosthetic Leg to Reduce Mental Workload in Adults With Lower Limb Amputation

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are investigating the mental workload impact of new lower limb prosthetic systems in people with above-knee amputations. This observational study aims to understand how different prosthetic technologies affect users, both in laboratory settings and daily life, by measuring mental workload and related functional outcomes. Participants use above-knee prostheses with prosthetic knees and feet and are assessed using various scales and tests over an 8-week period. The study collects data on goal achievement, walking tests, balance confidence, prosthesis satisfaction, and incidents of stumbles or falls to evaluate prosthetic system impact. Throughout the study, participants will undergo evaluations at the start, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks, including functional walking tests and questionnaires. A smartphone is required for participation to help design therapeutic goals and track progress. The study follows participants for 8 weeks, monitoring outcomes like the Goal Attainment Scale as the primary measure of success.

Assessment of the Prosthetic System Impact on Mental Workload in Above-knee Lower Limb Amputees.