New study aims to help veterans walk better with custom prosthetic feet
NCT ID NCT06844305
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a personalized approach for veterans with a lower leg amputation. Participants will try different prosthetic foot styles to find their favorite, then receive either standard care or a tailored physical therapy program. The goal is to see if this personalized plan improves satisfaction, mobility, and balance.
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Study facts
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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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- Expected to start
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Dec 2026
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- Expected to finish
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May 2029
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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 years and older
- 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: * Unilateral transtibial amputation; * At least 6 months post-amputation; * A comfortable-fitting prosthetic socket that can be used with endoskeletal components; * Sufficient walking abilities to safely complete study activities. Exclusion Criteria: * Major contralateral limb amputation LLL on the contralateral limb; * Currently receiving physical therapy related to gait training or prosthesis use.
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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