Status:
COMPLETED
The Dynamic Postural Changes in Transtibial and Transfemoral Amputees
Lead Sponsor:
Hacettepe University
Conditions:
Amputation
EMG
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-45 years
Brief Summary
This research was planned to examine how unpredictable movements on the support surface will affect muscle activation and kinematic parameters in individuals with transtibial and transfemoral amputati...
Detailed Description
This research was planned to examine how unpredictable movements on the support surface will affect muscle activation and kinematic parameters in individuals with transtibial and transfemoral amputati...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- For all groups;
- After giving detailed information about the research, those who volunteered to participate in the research
- Able to stand and walk independently without any walking aid
- They are determined as individuals with cooperation who can understand tests and evaluations.
- For Amputation Groups;
- Having unilateral transtibial or transfemoral amputation,
- The cause of amputation is traumatic,
- Functional classification is at the level of K2 and K3 (Medicare Functional Classification Level),
- Using prosthesis for at least 1 year,
- No skin lesion or open wound on the stump,
- No phantom sensation or pain
- It was determined as individuals who do not have musculoskeletal problems (muscle shortness, limitation of joint movement, etc.) that may affect balance other than amputation.
Exclusion
- For all groups;
- Known orthopedic (except amputation for the amputee group), neurological disease, vestibular problems, severe visual impairment, cognitive dysfunction,
- Having pain originating from the musculoskeletal system (Also for the amputation group; stump pain or the presence of pain caused by the use of prosthesis),
- Individuals who exercise regularly,
- With a history of serious trauma,
- History of falling in the last 1 year,
- Pain during measurement of maximal voluntary contraction,
- It was determined as individuals with a body mass index (BMI)\>30 kg/m².
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 24 2023
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 24 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
29 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05301270
Start Date
February 24 2023
End Date
August 24 2024
Last Update
September 15 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Hacettepe University
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)