Mind-Controlled ankles could help amputees stand tall
NCT ID NCT06452186
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study looks at whether a special prosthetic ankle that reads muscle signals can help people with below-knee amputations improve their balance and stability. About 50 adults who have had an amputation for at least two years will train with this powered ankle and be compared to a group using their regular prosthetic. The goal is to see if this technology leads to more natural movement and less mental effort when walking or standing.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 50 people
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- Started
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Oct 2023
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 99 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older; * unilateral bower limb amputee * K-level 2 or higher (who are frequent prosthesis users and may benefit from the proposed prosthesis training and use of dEMG controlled powered prosthesis) * Amputation occurred over 2 years ago * At least 1 year of experience using their prosthetic leg * Has used the current socket for at least 6 months without a significant skin issue or major modification * Are willing to come to NC State University's Centennial Campus to participate in research and be photographed while doing research activities Exclusion Criteria: * Have a very short residual shank (the length of the residual limb is ≤15% of the length of intact limb) * Cannot perform functional ambulation in the community on a daily basis without assistive devices * Cognitive or visual impairment that affects the participant's ability to provide informed consent or to follow simple instructions during the experiments * Congenital amputees * Amputees who use powered prosthetic ankles * Weight more than 300lbs * Pregnant Person * Allergic to latex, which is often contained in medical tapes.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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North Carolina State University
RECRUITINGRaleigh, North Carolina, 27695, United States
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