Study reveals Mind-Body link in amputee recovery
NCT ID NCT07385859
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at 27 adults with a below-knee amputation who use a prosthesis. Researchers measured how satisfied they were with their prosthetic, how they felt about their body image, and how well they could do daily activities and participate in social life. The goal was to understand how these factors are connected, which could help improve rehabilitation care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could help improve rehabilitation programs by highlighting the importance of psychological factors like body image and prosthetic satisfaction.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study with only 27 participants, so findings may not apply to everyone. It does not test any treatment or intervention.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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27 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Finished
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Jun 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population consisted of adults aged 18 to 64 years with unilateral transtibial lower limb amputation who had been using a prosthesis for at least one year. Participants were able to ambulate independently with a prosthesis and had no major neurological, musculoskeletal, cognitive, or psychiatric conditions affecting mobility or questionnaire completion. All participants were recruited from a single prosthetics and orthotics center and provided written informed consent prior to participation.
- Ages
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18 to 64 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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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 64 years * Unilateral transtibial lower limb amputation * Use of a prosthesis for at least one year * Ability to ambulate independently with a prosthesis * Ability to read and understand questionnaires * Voluntary participation with written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Congenital limb deficiency * Bilateral lower limb amputation * Neurological disorders affecting mobility (e.g., stroke, Parkinson's disease) * Severe musculoskeletal conditions influencing gait or balance * Recent prosthetic replacement within the previous six months * Severe residual limb pain or uncontrolled phantom limb pain * Cognitive or psychiatric impairment that could interfere with questionnaire completion
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ondokuz Mayis University
Samsun, Atakum, 55270, Turkey (Türkiye)
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