New adjustable sockets aim to improve life for amputees
NCT ID NCT04038580
Summary
This study compared different types of prosthetic sockets for people with above-knee leg amputations. Researchers tested whether adjustable sockets were more comfortable and helped people move better than their standard, custom-made sockets. Twenty-nine participants tried their usual socket and three different adjustable designs to see which worked best for daily life and mobility.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes NO responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for AMPUTATION are added.
Genom att skicka in godkänner du våra Användarvillkor
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
Genom att skicka in godkänner du våra Användarvillkor
Locations
-
Rosalind Franklin University
Chicago, Illinois, 60064, United States
-
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
Conditions
Explore the condition pages connected to this study.