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Reliability and Validity of Continuous Inter-limb Stability
Led by VA Office of Research and Development · Updated on 2026-04-08
20
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
91 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
To date, there is no valid and reliable measure of continuous inter-limb stability available to healthcare teams treating people with lower limb loss. Determining these characteristics of this parameter for this population is important because superior stability has been linked to increased physical activity and strength in similar populations, making it a potential vital contributor to mobility improvement of Veterans with limb loss. It is also crucial that healthcare providers can easily measure continuous stability in the clinic instead of relying on expensive laboratory equipment. The overall goals of this study are to determine the reliability and validity of continuous inter-limb stability of Veterans with lower limb loss and determine if this parameter can be captured using accessible wearable technology. Consequently, clinicians can improve continuous stability through proper rehabilitation to positively impact the functional mobility and overall quality of life of Veterans with lower limb loss.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Reliability and Validity of Continuous Inter-limb Stability
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Individuals with unilateral transtibial limb loss
- Have a well-fitting prosthesis for at least one month as determined by a board-certified prosthetist
- Able to achieve a Level 6 (Modified Independence) score on the Functional Independence Measure for locomotion and transfers
You will not qualify if you...
- Active wounds, ulcers, or significant musculoskeletal problems on the intact limb that impair participation
- Comorbidities causing rapid limb volume changes such as end stage renal disease with dialysis
- Poorly fitting prosthetic socket
- Cognitive deficits or mental conditions preventing understanding or participation
- Women who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during the study
- Functional Independence Measure scores less than Level 6 for locomotion and transfers
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
VA NY Harbor Healthcare System, New York, NY
New York, New York, United States, 10010-5011
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Research Team
A
Alexis Sidiropoulos, PhD
CONTACT
J
Jason Maikos, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Number of Arms
1
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