An Automatically Adjusting Prosthetic Socket for People With Transtibial Amputation

NARecruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

100

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

October 18, 2021

Primary Completion Date

December 31, 2026

Study Completion Date

June 30, 2027

Conditions
Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury)Diurnal Residual Limb Fluid Volume Fluctuation
Interventions
DEVICE

Auto Adjusting Prosthesis

Participants will test the auto adjusting prosthesis. The prosthesis will be able to move up to 3 panels built into the socket walls to expand or tighten the socket's fit. The auto adjustments will take place during periods of sitting, standing, or walking. Manual adjustments will also be possible either via the researcher controlling the prosthesis or via the key fob developed in the first aim.

Trial Locations (1)

98105

RECRUITING

William H. Foege Hall, Seattle

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)

NIH

lead

University of Washington

OTHER