LOWER LIMB AMPUTATION ABOVE KNEE

This study compares computer-controlled prosthetic knees (MPKs) to standard ones in 100 adults with above-knee amputations. The goal is to see if MPKs reduce fall-related health problems, improve mobility, and boost quality of life. Participants keep their current knee or receive…

This study tests whether a vibration-based device can reduce phantom limb pain in people with lower-leg amputations. Twenty participants will use the device daily for 3 weeks and report pain levels, walking ability, and quality of life. The device is CE-certified with no known ri…

This study tests whether a treatment called TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) can reduce phantom limb pain and improve walking in people who have lost a leg. Fifteen adults with a leg amputation will receive 20 sessions of TENS over about three weeks. Researchers…

This study tests a prosthetic foot with an adjustable heel (0 to 7 cm) to see if it helps people with leg amputations feel better about their appearance and take part in more activities. About 30 adults who already use a standard prosthetic foot will try the adjustable foot and r…

This study looks at how the tissue in a leg amputation stump heals in people with and without diabetes. Researchers will use a small probe (microdialysis) to measure chemicals that show blood flow, inflammation, and infection risk. The goal is to understand why healing differs be…