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Athletic shoe tech could revolutionize prosthetic arm sockets

NCT ID NCT05990062

Disease control Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new type of prosthetic socket for people with below-elbow amputations. The K-Socket-Harness system uses a flexible, breathable design inspired by athletic shoes, aiming to be more comfortable and secure than standard hard sockets. Researchers will fit 25 veterans with the new socket and measure how well it holds up during tasks like rowing, as well as how easy it is to use.

What this could mean

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Active substance
K-Socket-Harness (KSH) system, a hybrid polymer and textile-based prosthetic socket and harness
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a more comfortable and functional prosthetic socket for people with below-elbow amputations, improving daily life and activity levels.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 25 participants, so results may not apply to all amputees. The new socket might not be as durable or effective as standard options.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 25 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2025

Expected to finish

Sep 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a US federal agency other than the NIH.

Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Unilateral transradial arm amputation * Possession of a functioning and wearable previously fit prosthetic arm of any type * Residual limb length of at least 4 inches from the lateral epicondyle to the distal tip * Residual limb length less than or equal to that allowing a clearance of 1.5 inches from a fitted wrist * Must have at least 5-years of prosthetic use experience (For Phase 1 \& 2) * Must have at least 1-year of prosthetic use experience (For Phase 3 only) Exclusion Criteria: * Current open sores or incisions, Heterotopic ossification (HO), traumatic neuromas, or any other condition preventing the wearing of a prosthetic socket * Residual limb length less than 4 inches * Residual limb length greater than that allowing 1.5 inches clearance from a fitted wrist. The investigators will make every effort to recruit Veterans. If its found that it is not possible to recruit enough Veterans, the investigators will perform a non-Veteran amendment to this protocol.

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Amputation, surgical

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  • VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA

    RECRUITING

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15240, United States

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