Wearable sensors reveal how prosthetics perform in the real world
NCT ID NCT04275973
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested how different lower-limb prostheses and orthoses affect movement during daily life. Twenty participants with lower-limb amputation or drop foot wore each device for a period while sensors tracked their walking. The goal was to compare devices and improve how we measure real-world benefits.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Lower limb prostheses and orthoses (devices)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors choose the best prosthetic or orthotic device for each person based on real-world movement data.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, early-stage study with only 20 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the devices tested are already available, so no new treatment is being developed.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin, 53706-1539, United States
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