Automatically adjusting prosthetic socket for below-knee 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 research focuses on developing an innovative prosthetic socket system that automatically adjusts to accommodate daily fluctuations in the volume of a residual limb for individuals with transtibial amputations. The goal is to enhance the fit of the prosthesis, thereby reducing discomfort and preventing complications such as pain and skin breakdown. Participants will include both prosthesis users who experience volume changes and certified prosthetists who treat these patients. The study aims to create a more user-friendly solution that eliminates the need for manual adjustments throughout the day.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

* 18 years or older
* Unilateral or bilateral trans-tibial amputation at least 12 months prior
* Have a limb of length 9 cm or greater
* Are capable of at least 5 minutes of continuous walking
* Are capable of at least 1 hour of intermittent walking
* Regularly use a definitive prosthesis with a pin-lock suspension system and no or few pads
* Have adequate sensation to verbalize a socket that is too large or too small to be tolerated
* Do not regularly use assistive devices (e.g., cane, walker) for ambulation
* Do not have open wounds on their residual limb at the time of enrollment

Where it's running

• William H. Foege Hall
  Seattle, Washington, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Joan E Sanders, PhD — University of Washington
• Study coordinator: Katheryn Allen, CPO
• Email: kate@allyn.org
• Phone: 206-390-0228

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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.