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Evaluation of a Neural-Controlled Powered Prosthesis Across Diverse Real-World Tasks
Led by Massachusetts Institute of Technology · Updated on 2025-10-02
10
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
156 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the performance and adaptability of a neural-controlled powered knee or ankle prosthesis across diverse real-world mobility tasks. This research aims to assess how compare the sense of embodiment with the device, symmetry, and stability of a person with an lower-extremity amputation walking with a bionic prosthesis and their prescribed prosthesis. Findings from this study will inform future developments in bionic prosthesis design with optimal integration with the human body, with the goal of improving prosthetic integration into daily life.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Evaluation of a Neural-Controlled Powered Prosthesis Across Diverse Real-World Tasks
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Male or Female age 18-70
- Unilateral transfemoral amputation
- Ability to walk at variable speeds (K3 or above functional level)
- Adequate prosthetic socket to support the device
You will not qualify if you...
- Pregnancy
- Severe co-morbidities, unusual bone anatomy, or poor physical/mental health preventing good study participation (including other diseases, mental capacity issues, substance abuse, short life expectancy, vulnerable populations, BMI >40)
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
MIT Media Lab
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, 02139
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Research Team
J
John A McCullough, B.S. Mechanical Engineering
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Number of Arms
2
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