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Metabolic Cost of Walking With Passive vs. Powered Prosthetic Knees Among Persons With Limb Loss
Led by Loma Linda University · Updated on 2026-02-04
12
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
196 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Loma Linda University
Lead Sponsor
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Össur Iceland ehf
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this industry-initiated research study is to test that a powered microprocessor controlled knee improves metabolic function during walking in level and sloped conditions as compared to the subject's physician prescribed prosthesis.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Metabolic Cost of Walking With Passive vs. Powered Prosthetic Knees Among Persons With Limb Loss
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Males and females with unilateral knee disarticulation or transfemoral amputation
- Body mass greater than 49 kg and less than 117 kg
- Age between 18 and 75 years
- Ambulation potential of K3 or K4
- Use a prosthesis daily for walking or sports activities
- At least six months of experience using a prosthesis
- No socket issues or changes in the last six weeks
- No residual limb pain affecting functional ability
You will not qualify if you...
- Unable to walk at different speeds (MCFL K0-K2)
- Limb loss below the knee or through the hip
- More than one amputation
- Use of an assistive device for walking
- Uncontrolled edema in leg compartments
- Compromised skin of the residual limb or contralateral foot
- Within 180 days post-amputation
- Pregnant (self-reported)
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California, United States, 92354
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
M
Michael Davidson, Ph.D.
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
1
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