New articulated foot could make walking easier for amputees

NCT ID NCT07530601

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Vrije Universiteit Brussel Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new articulated prosthetic foot designed to improve comfort, safety, and mobility during daily activities like walking on slopes and stairs. About 120 adults with lower-limb amputations will compare the new foot to their current one. The goal is to see if the new design offers better performance and user satisfaction.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: new articulated prosthetic foot
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a more comfortable and safer prosthetic foot for everyday activities like walking on slopes and stairs.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage device trial with only 120 participants, so results may not apply to all amputees. The new foot may not be better than current options.

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LOWER-LIMB AMPUTATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Axiles Bionics

Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1130, Belgium
Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1050, Belgium

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