New flexible socket could make prosthetics more comfortable for Below-Knee amputees

NCT ID NCT07592325

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a new type of prosthetic socket for people with below-knee amputations. The Access Socket combines rigid carbon fiber in weight-bearing areas with flexible material in other zones, aiming to improve comfort and movement. Twenty-five adults who already use a standard rigid socket will try both types for about a month each, and researchers will measure how well they can perform daily activities.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Access Socket (hybrid prosthetic socket with rigid carbon-fiber and flexible urethane-resin zones)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a more comfortable and functional socket option for people with below-knee amputations, improving daily life and mobility.

What could go wrong

This is a small early-stage trial with only 25 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The flexible socket might not work for all residual-limb shapes or activities.

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  • CHU Grenoble Alpes - Hôpital Sud

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    Grenoble, 38434, France

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  • Hôpital Filieris de Freyming-Merlebach

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    Freyming-Merlebach, 57804, France

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  • Hôpital National d'Instruction des Armées (HNIA) Percy

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    Clamart, 92140, France

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  • Insititution Nationale des Invalides

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    Paris, 75007, France

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  • Institut Régional de Médecine Physique et de Réadaptation (IRR) - Filière Locomoteur

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    Nancy, 54000, France

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