New powered knee shows promise for amputees with low mobility
NCT ID NCT04799145
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a motorized, computer-controlled knee (Mobili Knee) in 6 people who had a leg amputation above the knee and used a prosthetic. Participants performed walking and balance tests with their usual knee and with the powered knee. The goal was to see if the powered knee improved mobility and balance during everyday activities.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Motorized microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knee
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a better prosthetic option for people with leg amputations who have limited mobility.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small study with only 6 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may not improve performance for all users.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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6 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2021
- Finished
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Feb 2021
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * 50Kg\< body weight \< 116Kg * Cognitive ability to understand all instructions and questionnaires in the study; * K1-K2 unilateral transfemoral amputees * Allows for 37mm knee center height to dome of pyramid alignment * Age ≥ 18 years * Willing and able to participate in the study and follow the protocol * Comfortable and stable socket fit (5 or over on the SFCS) Exclusion Criteria: * Users with cognitive impairment * Users aged \<18y * Bilateral amputees * Users with stump pain affecting their functional mobility * Users with socket problems * Users with co-morbidities in the contra-lateral limb, which significantly affect their functional mobility
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