Footwear effects on walking in people with a leg prosthesis

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

Adults with a single below-knee amputation will walk in a gait lab wearing four shoe conditions to compare walking speed, stride length, cadence, ankle power, ground reaction forces, and in-shoe pressure. Reflective markers and pressure sensors will capture three-dimensional movement and plantar pressures while tasks include straight walking, incline and decline, and curved paths. The order of footwear will be randomized, and comfort and stability will be reported by participants. Outcomes will help clarify how footwear choices influence gait and safety for prosthesis users.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Individuals with a unilateral transtibial amputation.
* Age 18 to 65 years.
* Participants must use an energy-storing and return (ESAR) prosthetic foot.
* Able to walk and stand without the use of walking aids.
* Absence of comorbidities known to impact balance and mobility.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Bilateral amputees or individuals with amputation levels other than transtibial.
* Individuals under 18 years or over 65 years of age.
* Use of any prosthetic foot type other than ESAR.
* Individuals unable to provide informed consent.

Where it's running

• University of Salford
  Manchester, Greate Manchester, United Kingdom Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Abdulaziz Alkanderi, PhD Candidate
• Email: A.Alkanderi1@edu.salford.ac.uk
• Phone: +447443673361

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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.