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Mind over matter: mental rehearsal may help amputees walk again

NCT ID NCT07652619

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ariel University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This pilot study tested whether practicing motor imagery — mentally rehearsing walking movements — before or during early prosthetic training helps people who recently lost a leg below the knee. Ten participants were recruited to see if the approach was feasible, safe, and acceptable. The study focused on measuring recruitment, safety, and compliance, along with early signs of improvement in mobility and prosthesis acceptance.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Motor imagery (mental rehearsal of walking)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost mental training technique to help new amputees learn to use a prosthetic leg more quickly and confidently.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 10 participants, designed mainly to see if the approach is feasible. It is too early to know if motor imagery truly improves walking ability or embodiment.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

10 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2023

Finished

Oct 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Unilateral transtibial amputation * No experience with VESSA training Exclusion Criteria: * Vestibular and/or cerebellar disorders * Cognitive impairments (e.g., mental retardation) * Hearing and/or visual impairment * Bilateral amputation * Acute medical exacerbation in the past two weeks

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As listed by the trial registrant

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Transtibial amputation Transtibial amputation - unilateral Transtibial amputee

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Loewenstein Rehabilitation Hospital

    Raanana, Israel

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