New powered knee shows promise for amputees with low mobility
NCT ID NCT04799145
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a motorized, computer-controlled knee (Mobili Knee) in 6 people who had a leg amputation above the knee and used a prosthetic. Participants performed walking and balance tests with their usual knee and with the powered knee. The goal was to see if the powered knee improved mobility and balance during everyday activities.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Motorized microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knee
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a better prosthetic option for people with leg amputations who have limited mobility.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small study with only 6 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may not improve performance for all users.
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