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Impact of Anterior Load Carriage on Gait in Individuals With Transfemoral Amputation
Sponsor: Institut Robert Merle d'aubigné
Summary
This monocentric prospective crossover study aims to evaluate the impact of anterior load carriage on gait performance in individuals with unilateral transfemoral amputation using a prosthesis. Participants will complete three randomized walking conditions during a single assessment session: no load, a light anterior load corresponding to 7.5% of body weight simulating child carrying, and a heavier anterior load corresponding to 15% of body weight simulating a utility load. Gait performance, biomechanical adaptations, physiological cost of walking, perceived exertion, and prosthetic comfort will be assessed using instrumented gait analysis and standardized clinical measures. The study seeks to improve understanding of how daily load-carrying tasks affect mobility and balance in prosthetic users and to provide evidence for rehabilitation strategies and prosthetic management.
Official title: Impact of Anterior Load Carriage on Gait in Individuals With Transfemoral Amputation Using a Prosthesis: A Monocentric Cross-Over Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
24
Start Date
2026-10
Completion Date
2028-09
Last Updated
2026-10-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Anterior Load Carriage During Walking
Participants perform walking trials with an anterior load corresponding to either 7.5% or 15% of body weight. The conditions are designed to simulate common daily activities such as carrying a young child or transporting a utility load.
Locations (1)
Institut Merle d'Aubigné
Valenton, Île-de-France Region, France