Status:
UNKNOWN
Musculoskeletal Measurements in Transfemoral Amputees
Lead Sponsor:
Miami VA Healthcare System
Conditions:
Lower Limb Loss
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-80 years
Brief Summary
The aim of this study was to identify posture asymmetries in transfemoral amputees utilizing clinical evaluation measures. The purposes of this investigation were: 1) to measure the limb length indire...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Healthy Individuals with:
- Unilateral transfemoral or knee disarticulation amputations between the ages 18 to 80.
- History of at least one episode of low back pain in the past.
- Ambulate independently of an assisted device or those who require the use of a cane or crutches for walking on level grounds.
- Comfortably fitted with prosthesis for a period of at least 6 months.
- More than 12 months post-amputation.
Exclusion
- Individuals with:
- Amputation on the contralateral limb.
- Open wound on non-amputated side.
- Neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease or stroke that affect their ability to ambulate.
- Who require a walker or wheelchair for locomotion on level ground.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2006
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
80 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00909922
Start Date
January 1 2006
End Date
December 1 2010
Last Update
May 29 2009
Active Locations (1)
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Miami Veterans Affairs Healthcare System
Miami, Florida, United States, 33125