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Epidermal Sensors for Wireless and Enhanced Amputee Skin Tracking (E-SWEAT) Part 1
Sponsor: North Carolina State University
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to 1) demonstrate the feasibility of monitoring pressure, temperature, and lactic acid density of sweat inside the prosthetic socket, and 2) verify the relationship between mechanical pressure and Lactic acid density of sweat for lower limb amputees among transtibial amputees. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is it feasible to reliably monitor pressure, temperature, and lactic acid density inside the prosthetic sockets simultaneously? * Will the lactic acid density increase with higher pressure exposure? The participants are expected to wear the newly developed E-SWEAT system on their residual limb and are exposed to two activities, walk which generate mechanical load on the residual limb, and a yoga post - birddog, which does not generate mechanical loading on the residual limb. The E-SWEAT will measure pressure, temperature, and lactic acid density of sweat during these tasks.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
16
Start Date
2025-09-16
Completion Date
2029-07-30
Last Updated
2025-10-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Walk
Treadmill walking
Yuga post
Participants conduct a yuga post which involves their efforts but not load on their residual limbs
E-SWEAT Sensor
Mounting the E\_SWEAT sensor to monitor the lactic density, pressure, and temperature inside the socket
Locations (1)
Engineering Build III
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States