Bionic leg aims to restore natural walking for amputees
NCT ID NCT03204513
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a powered knee-ankle prosthetic leg in 15 people with above-knee amputations. The device uses motors to help with walking and climbing. Researchers will measure endurance, walking patterns, and quality of life to see if the bionic leg improves everyday mobility and social interaction.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Vanderbilt Powered Knee-Ankle Prosthesis (a powered prosthetic leg with motorized knee and ankle joints)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this device could help people with above-knee amputations walk more easily and confidently in daily life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 15 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is complex and may not be suitable for all users.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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