Understanding balance and body awareness in people with bone-anchored prosthetics
Official title: Osseoperception, Proprioception, and Postural Control in Individuals with an Osseointegrated Prosthesis
Funded at University of Colorado Denver · NIH-11211146 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how people with special prosthetic legs that are directly connected to their bones feel their body position and balance, and it’s for individuals who have had a leg amputated above the knee.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $81,105 |
| NIH project number | 5F32HD113195-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11211146 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with unilateral transfemoral amputation who are using either osseointegrated or socket prosthetics.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have a transfemoral amputation or those using other types of prosthetics may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how individuals with osseointegrated prosthetics perceive their body position and maintain balance. It focuses on the connection between the prosthetic limb and the bone, which may enhance sensations related to balance and body awareness. The study will involve 30 patients with transfemoral amputation, comparing those with osseointegrated prosthetics to those using traditional socket prosthetics. By assessing their ability to sense vibrations and their body positioning, the research aims to uncover important insights into postural control and fall prevention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved balance and reduced fall risk for individuals using osseointegrated prosthetics.
How similar studies have gone: While the concept of osseointegration is established, this specific investigation into its effects on postural control is novel and has not been extensively studied.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tracy, James B — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Tracy, James B
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.