Uneven terrain training aims to boost prosthetic walking skills

NCT ID NCT06419920

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a walking program on uneven surfaces can improve walking skill and confidence for people who use a lower-limb prosthesis. Thirty-five adults with leg amputations will practice walking on flat and uneven treadmills for four weeks. Researchers will measure how many sessions they attend and how their walking speed changes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

locomotor training (walking practice on flat and uneven surfaces)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a simple, safe walking program that helps people with leg prostheses feel more confident and walk better on different surfaces.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early feasibility study with only 35 participants. It measures adherence and walking speed, not long-term benefits, so results may not apply widely.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of Nevada Las Vegas

    RECRUITING

    Las Vegas, Nevada, 89154, United States

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