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Effects of Microprocessor-controlled Prosthetic Knees on Fall-related Health Outcomes in Limited Community Ambulators
Sponsor: Hanger Institute for Clinical Research and Education, LLC
Summary
The goal of this study is to find out if using microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knees (MPKs), prosthetic knees with a built-in computer, improves health outcomes related to falls in adults who use above-knee prostheses. The main questions are: * Do individuals with MPKs have fewer fall-related health issues compared to those with non-microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knees (nMPKs)? * Do individuals with MPKs have increased mobility, faster walking speed, and improved quality of life compared to those with nMPKs? Participants who have recently received an nMPK as part of their regular care can join the study. Those randomized to the control group will keep using their nMPK, while those randomized to the intervention group will receive a stance-and-swing MPK or a stance-only MPK.
Official title: Fall-related Health Outcome in Lower Limb Prosthesis Users: A Pragmatic Clinical Trial to Assess Effectiveness of Microprocessor-controlled Prosthetic Knees
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2025-07-11
Completion Date
2027-02
Last Updated
2026-02-05
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Ottobock C-Leg 4 Microprocessor Knee
Subjects in the intervention group who can walk more than 0.83m/s in the 2-minute walk test (2MWT) will receive the Ottobock C-Leg 4, a stance-and-swing microprocessor knee.
Ottobock Kenevo
Subjects in the intervention group who can walk up to 0.83m/s (3km/hr) in the 2-minute walk test (2MWT) will receive the Kenevo, a stance-only microprocessor knee.
Locations (1)
Hanger Inc.
Austin, Texas, United States