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Intuitive Control of a Hybrid Prosthetic Leg During Ambulation
Sponsor: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Summary
The objective of this research is to determine the clinical benefits of an innovative and lightweight powered leg controlled using our intent recognition framework in laboratory and community environments.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 95 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2018-12-01
Completion Date
2025-06-30
Last Updated
2024-05-17
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Hybrid Leg
The Hybrid Knee uses an actively variable transmission in combination of a passive spring/damper system. This allows the motor torque output to be adapted to the requirements of active dynamic tasks - changing the effective transmission ration from zero (fully passive) for level ground walking to a maximum value (fully active) for sit-to-stand transfers. This provides physiological knee torque and speed with a small motor and primary transmission system while also maximizing electrical efficiency, which minimized battery weight. The knee prototype weights 1.7kg. The Semi-active ankle can actively reposition during non-weight bearing phases of gait and uses a non back driveable transmission to maintain its set point during weight bearing activities.
Prescribed Passive Prosthesis
Participants will participate in training sessions of community skills and advanced ambulation training for their home, prescribed passive prosthesis.
Locations (1)
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Chicago, Illinois, United States