New device aims to predict falls in amputees
NCT ID NCT06883942
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested a new device designed to detect slips and trips in people with lower-limb amputations. Eight experienced prosthesis users walked on special platforms that simulate slipping or tripping. The goal was to see if the device could reliably detect these events and help identify who is at higher risk of falling.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better ways to predict and prevent falls in people with leg amputations.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 8 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is still being tested for reliability.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
Florence, Italy, 50143, Italy
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