New prosthetic grows with kids: no more frequent replacements?

NCT ID NCT05230004

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study is testing a new type of prosthetic leg for children aged 3 to 18 that can be easily adjusted as they grow. The device is designed to be fitted in a single session and adjusted by the wearer. Researchers will measure comfort, socket pressure, walking speed, and quality of life during lab tests and a two-month home trial.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: iFIT adjustable modular prosthesis
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a more comfortable, easy-to-adjust prosthetic for growing children, reducing the need for frequent replacements.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage trial with only 28 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The device may not work as well in real-world use or for all types of limb loss.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

LIMB DEFICIENCIES PEDIATRIC ALL

Contacts and locations

Locations

Penn Medicine Rittenhouse

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19146, United States

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