Lower Limb Amputation
Conditions
Keywords
depth camera, gait analysis, LE loss, SMs and Veterans
Brief summary
This is a feasibility study about implementing and using the KinetiGait gait analysis system in clinical practice to enhance the rehabilitation of service members with lower limb disfunction. There will be questionnaires completed by participants and surveys completed by both participant and provider.
Detailed description
We propose a feasibility study about implementing and using the KinetiGait gait analysis system in clinical practice to enhance the rehabilitation of service members with lower limb dysfunction. Up to 100 subjects will be consented, with the expectation that 80% (e.g., n=80) will complete the study with a complete dataset. Baseline sessions will consist of 7 minutes of walking at a self-selected speed between 0.7 and 1.3 m/s, after which participants will take the PLUS-M 12 Item Short Form and PROMIS-29 questionnaires, as well as a short survey. Participants will complete the questionnaires again at 1 month and 3 month. Providers who observed/operated the KinetiGait system will also take a short survey on ease of use and satisfaction.
Interventions
This device is an Intel RGB depth camera that relays video to gait analysis software. The images will be taken from amputees walking at a self-selected pace on a treadmill.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Unilateral transfemoral or transtibial amputee * Fitted by a prosthetist at a Military Treatment Facility * K2-K4 Medicare Functional Classification Levels * DEERS-eligible. * For providers: MHS provider
Exclusion criteria
* K0-K1 Medicare Functional Classification Levels * Physically unstable or requires an ambulatory device * Pregnant women
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Prosthetic Limb Users Survey of Mobility (PLUS-M) | 5-10 minutes | 12-item short form to assess functional status, quality of life and perceived mobility. |
| Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)-29 | 5-10 minutes | Measures self-reported capability rather than actual performance of physical capabilities. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Provider survey | 5-10 minutes | Survey for providers indicating age, level of clinical training, experience with gait analysis and views on integrating technology into the clinical environment. |
Countries
United States