Smart prosthetics get a brain boost: study aims to predict steps before they happen

NCT ID NCT04030650

First seen Mar 23, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks at how people with lower-limb amputations adjust their walking when going up or down slopes and stairs. Researchers will use machine learning to analyze movement patterns, with the goal of creating prosthetics that can anticipate changes in terrain. The study involves 70 participants, including both amputee patients and healthy volunteers.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • CHU Dijon Bourgogne

    RECRUITING

    Dijon, France

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