Measuring 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-11054284 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at a new way to measure how well veterans with a leg amputation can keep their balance and move around, using a special technique that gives a clearer picture of their stability to help improve their rehabilitation.
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 | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 1I21RX005147-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11054284 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who have experienced transtibial limb loss and are seeking to improve their mobility.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced limb loss or those with other unrelated mobility issues may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates a new method to measure continuous inter-limb stability in veterans who have lost a limb. By using a novel analysis technique called Relative Phase (RP), the study aims to provide a reliable and valid assessment of stability, which is crucial for improving mobility and rehabilitation outcomes. The research focuses on veterans with transtibial limb loss and seeks to develop a clinical tool that can be used by rehabilitation specialists to evaluate stability in a practical setting. This approach moves beyond traditional assessments that only consider task execution time, offering a more comprehensive view of functional mobility.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved rehabilitation strategies and better mobility outcomes for veterans with lower limb loss.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using continuous stability measures for mobility-challenged populations, but this specific approach is novel and has not yet been validated for veterans with limb loss.
Where this research is happening
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VA Medical Center
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sidiropoulos, Alexis — VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Sidiropoulos, Alexis
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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.