New liners aim to stop sweaty prosthesis woes
NCT ID NCT07024342
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares three different prosthetic liners designed to handle sweating inside an artificial leg. About 180 people with a below-knee amputation who currently have sweat problems will test each liner. The goal is to see which liner helps them feel more stable, secure, and comfortable while sitting, standing, and walking.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 180 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2022
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a US federal agency other than the NIH.
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 to 70 years
- 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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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 * Been fit with a prosthesis and used it for at least six months * Wear the prosthesis for four or more hours on average per day * Have, or will have access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with video conferencing ability * Currently have problems with residual limb perspiration * Currently wear a WillowWood Alpha Classic or Alpha Hybrid liner Exclusion Criteria: * Improper fit and suspension with current prosthesis and one cannot be achieved with clinical resources * Residual limb is ulcerated * Current skin irritation or injury on residual limb * Osteoarthritis, injury, or pain that interferes with walking ability * Currently incarcerated * Pregnant * Inadequate cognitive function or language proficiency to consent to participate
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Division
Seattle, Washington, 98108, United States
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