Could a 'Smart' knee make walking easier for amputees?

NCT ID NCT05831696

Summary

This study aims to see if a new powered prosthetic knee helps people with above-knee limb loss walk using less energy, especially on slopes, compared to their usual knee. Researchers will measure oxygen use and exertion while participants walk on a treadmill. The goal is to understand if this technology can make daily walking less tiring.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Loma Linda University

    RECRUITING

    Loma Linda, California, 92354, United States

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