Continuous inter-limb stability in veterans with lower limb loss
Official title: Reliability and Validity of Continuous Inter-Limb Stability in Veterans with lower Limb Loss
Funded at VA Medical Center · NIH-11310794 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study to see if a new way of measuring how smoothly both legs move together can reliably describe mobility in veterans who have lost a leg.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2025 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| NIH project number | 5I21RX005147-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11310794 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Veterans with transtibial limb loss who are undergoing rehabilitation and could participate in gait assessments.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who cannot participate in gait testing or have contraindications to motion assessment.
What this research studies
This project tests a novel measure called Relative Phase to capture ongoing stability between the legs during movement in veterans with transtibial amputations. It aims to determine whether this measure is reliable and valid in a clinical setting, so therapists can use it to understand and monitor functional mobility. The work focuses on making the assessment practical outside expensive 3-D motion labs, with the goal of supporting better rehabilitation decisions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, clinicians could have a reliable, accessible way to monitor and improve walking stability for veterans with limb loss.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies suggest continuous stability measures may be useful, but reliability and validity in limb-loss populations require confirmation.
Where this research is happening
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VA Medical Center
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Maikos, Jason — VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Maikos, Jason
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.