Veterans' Center for Limb Loss and Mobility (CLiMB)
Department of Veterans Affairs Rehabilitation Research & Development Center for Limb Loss and MoBility (CLiMB)
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · VA PUGET SOUND HEALTHCARE SYSTEM · NIH-11308638
New prosthetics, rehabilitation approaches, and personalized care to help Veterans with lower limb loss or other mobility-limiting injuries move better and live more independently.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VA PUGET SOUND HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SEATTLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11308638 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
If you're a Veteran with a lower limb amputation or other mobility-limiting injury, this center brings together clinicians, engineers, and researchers to design and test better ways to restore movement and independence. They use biomechanics, 3D printing, device development, and clinical studies that include patient input to create and refine prosthetics and rehabilitation programs. The center also studies prevention of worsening impairment and tailors surgical and prosthetic choices to individual needs. Successful devices and practices are worked into VA clinical care so patients can access improvements more quickly.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Veterans with lower limb amputation, significant prosthetic or orthotic needs, or other musculoskeletal conditions that limit mobility are the ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People without limb loss or whose mobility problems stem from conditions not addressed by prosthetics or musculoskeletal rehabilitation may not see direct benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could produce more comfortable, better-fitting prosthetics, improved rehab plans, and more personalized treatment that increase independence and activity for Veterans.
How similar studies have performed: Prior work in prosthetic design, biomechanics, 3D printing, and rehab has shown improvements for many patients, though moving innovations into routine care can take time.
Where this research is happening
SEATTLE, UNITED STATES
- VA PUGET SOUND HEALTHCARE SYSTEM — SEATTLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KLUTE, GLENN — VA PUGET SOUND HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
- Study coordinator: KLUTE, GLENN
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 below.