Individualized Optimization of a tuneable prosthetic foot to lower the metabolic cost of walking for transtibial amputees

Individualized Optimization of a tuneable prosthetic foot to lower the metabolic cost of walking for transtibial amputees - Individualized optimization of a tuneable prosthetic foot

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON53194

Enrollment

Registered

2023-10-03

Start date

2024-03-29

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-09-08

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Conditions

onderbeengamputeerde Transtibial amputees

Interventions

Participants will use a passive prosthetic foot with a manually tuneable joint stiffness and alignment. During the optimization period, we will aim to optimize the joint stiffness and alignment of t

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to 64 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - Aged >= 18 years - Shoe size 42-44 - Have a unilateral transtibial amputation - Underwent the amputation more than 1 year ago - Able to walk independently

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - Any vascular, neurological or musculoskeletal conditions affecting balance or gait - Use of drugs or other medication negatively affecting balance or gait - Use of orthopaedic footwear for the intact leg - Body mass >= 100 kg - Current problems with the alignment or fit of their prosthesis or socket - Use of an osseointegrated implant

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Metabolic cost of walking.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
- Kinetics and kinematics of the lower extremities - Optimal joint stiffness and alignment settings for every individual participant	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)