A new system to assess prosthetic socket fit for lower limb amputees

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to develop and test an innovative pressure sensing pad designed to improve the fit of prosthetic sockets for lower limb amputees. The pad utilizes embedded nanotubes filled with gallium alloys to measure pressure distribution on the residual limb, providing visual feedback to prosthetists. Participants will undergo a series of visits where a test socket will be constructed and fitted, followed by comparisons of the new sensing pad against a commercially available reference sensor. The goal is to enhance the comfort and effectiveness of prosthetic fittings.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Unilateral transtibial amputees
* At least 1 year of experience using his/her prosthetic leg
* Has used the current socket for at least 6 months without a significant skin issue or major modification
* Can comfortably walk 3 mins without pausing to rest
* The fibula length on the residual limb must be greater than half of the length of the fibula on the unaffected side

Exclusion Criteria:

* Cognitive or visual impairment that affects the participant's ability to provide informed consent or to follow simple instructions during the experiments
* neuropathy observed on the residual limb
* regnant female

Where it's running

• NC State University
  Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Ming Liu, PhD
• Email: mliu10@ncsu.edu
• Phone: 9195158541

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.