Amputation
Conditions
Brief summary
To assess the effects various distraction values have on the 'slippage' effect of a transtibial pin-lock system
Detailed description
This experiment will consist of a total of four visits. The testing process will consist of a series of castings, surveys, data collection, and outcome testing that includes both endurance and aerobic exercises while wearing the check sockets of varying tension values. The outcome measures will be performed in the Nichol Hall Motion Capture Lab. * The participants will sign consent forms and three casts will be taken on the first visit. * The second visit will consist of fitting test socket A, which includes socket adjustments and the dynamic alignment. Once the socket is properly fit on the subject, we will begin their three trials (with two to three minute breaks in between trials) of the Time Up and Go assessment (TUG) followed by the Prosthesis Evaluation Questionnaire (PEQ) survey. * Visit three will be comprised of socket B fitting, alignment, and testing. The subjects will proceed with the same procedure as stated in visit two. Following the outcome measures, participants will take the PEQ survey for socket B. * Visit four is the final visit of testing and data collection. Socket C will be presented to the subject and they will go through the same dynamic alignment process and outcome testing as the previous visits. Once finished, the subjects will take the final PEQ survey on socket C and receive their compensation.
Interventions
OTHER0 pound tension
A digital fish scale will be attached to the distal strap of a gel liner to measure the distraction values while casting. A digital fish scale can measure in pounds or kilograms depending on how you set it. The digital fish scale will be held in place while casting to maintain a consistent tension between the scale and the residual limb.
OTHER2 pound tension
A digital fish scale will be attached to the distal strap of a gel liner to measure the distraction values while casting. A digital fish scale can measure in pounds or kilograms depending on how you set it. The digital fish scale will be held in place while casting to maintain a consistent tension between the scale and the residual limb.
OTHER4 pound tension
A digital fish scale will be attached to the distal strap of a gel liner to measure the distraction values while casting. A digital fish scale can measure in pounds or kilograms depending on how you set it. The digital fish scale will be held in place while casting to maintain a consistent tension between the scale and the residual limb.
Sponsors
Loma Linda University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* K3-K4 level ambulator (Participants assessed as a K3 level are community ambulators, with the ability to tread on low level barriers and ambulate at variable speed. The highest K-level, (K4), is for high active, athletic ambulators with the ability or potential to ambulate at high impact, stress, or energy levels.) * 18 years or older * unilateral trans-tibial amputees with intact skin * must have worn their prosthesis for at least 5 months
Exclusion criteria
* patients requiring a custom liner * those on dialysis or have heart conditions * patients requiring an assistive device (Examples of assistive devices would include; canes, walkers, forearm crutches, wheelchairs, hemi walkers, or rollators)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Timed Up and Go Test | change between visit 1(baseline/start of study) and visit 2 (about 1 week fter visit 1) | This assessment requires a standard armchair, a stopwatch, and a walkway clearly marked at 10 feet. The participant will be instructed to begin to walk on the word Go. Promptly, the participant will stand up from the armchair, walk to the line on the floor at a normal pace, turn, then walk back to chair at their selected pace, and sit down again. Due to the fact that the participant will have to do this task three time they will be given a two to three minute resting period in between trials. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Timed Up and Go Test | change between visit 1(baseline/start of study) and visit 3 (about 2 weeks after visit 1) | This assessment requires a standard armchair, a stopwatch, and a walkway clearly marked at 10 feet. The participant will be instructed to begin to walk on the word Go. Promptly, the participant will stand up from the armchair, walk to the line on the floor at a normal pace, turn, then walk back to chair at their selected pace, and sit down again. Due to the fact that the participant will have to do this task three time they will be given a two to three minute resting period in between trials. |
| Prosthesis Evaluation Questionnaire | change between visit 1(baseline/start of study) and visit 2 (about 1 week after visit 1) | This questionnaire asks questions regarding the participant's socket, specific bodily sensations, pain in the residual limb, as well as social and emotional aspects of using a prosthesis. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed