War-Torn gaza: prosthetic users share their struggles in new study
NCT ID NCT07519746
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study surveyed 128 adults in Gaza who have used a lower limb prosthesis for at least six months. Researchers measured their satisfaction with life and their prosthesis, as well as their overall quality of life during the ongoing war. No treatments or interventions were given—the goal was simply to understand the challenges these individuals face.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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128 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- 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
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Who is studied
The study will include adult lower limb prosthetic users aged 18 years and older who have been using a prosthesis continuously for at least six months. Participants will be recruited from Gaza governorate. Both males and females are eligible. Individuals with cognitive impairments or medical, neurological, or psychological conditions that prevent completion of study procedures will be excluded.
- 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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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older * Continuous use of a lower limb prosthesis for at least six months prior to enrollment * Ability to understand and respond to questionnaires or interviews Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive impairments that affect comprehension or communication * Medical, neurological, or psychological conditions that prevent completion of study procedures * Inability or unwillingness to provide informed consent
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gaza hospitals
Gaza, Palestinian Territories
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