New smart socket aims to get amputees moving again
NCT ID NCT05656924
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new type of prosthetic socket and liner designed to better distribute pressure on the remaining limb. Combined with an exercise program, the goal is to help people who lost a leg due to diabetes walk more and improve their health. About 38 participants who already use a prosthesis will be followed to see if the new socket leads to more daily steps and better comfort.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- digital prosthetic interface technology (special socket and liner)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to a better-fitting prosthetic that helps people with diabetes-related amputations walk more and improve their overall health.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 38 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The new socket may not significantly improve comfort or activity levels.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston
Boston, Massachusetts, 02129, United States
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