New implant could help amputees walk better and avoid infections

NCT ID NCT06134167

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Balmoral Medical company Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing a surgically implanted device called the Transdermal Compress Device in 100 people with above-knee amputations. The device is designed to help them use a prosthetic limb more effectively and safely. Researchers will track how well participants can wear and use their prosthesis, as well as monitor for infections or the need for additional surgeries over two years.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Transdermal Compress Device
What this could lead to: If successful, this device could allow people with above-knee amputations to wear a prosthetic limb more comfortably and with fewer infections or complications.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Risks include infection, need for additional surgery, or the device not working as hoped.

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Locations

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10065, United States
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
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Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
Penn Medicine; University of Pennsylvania Health System
RECRUITING

Philidelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
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Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
RECRUITING

Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
UC Davis Medical Center
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Sacramento, California, 95817, United States
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
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Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232, United States
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
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Bethesda, Maryland, 20889, United States

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