Veterans to 'Test-Drive' prosthetic feet for better stability and fewer falls

NCT ID NCT05473065

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study is testing whether a brief 'test-drive' of different prosthetic feet can help veterans with below-knee amputations find the one that gives them the best stability and balance. About 100 veterans will try out several prosthetic feet in a lab and then wear each one at home for a week. The goal is to see if a short trial can predict which foot will work best in daily life, potentially reducing falls and improving confidence.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: prosthetic foot devices
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a simple 'test-drive' method for matching veterans with the best prosthetic foot, reducing falls and improving confidence.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The test-drive approach may not predict long-term real-world outcomes accurately.

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Locations

Minneapolis VA Medical Center
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55417, United States
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
RECRUITING

Seattle, Washington, 98108, United States

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