Investigation of Motorized Lower-limb Prostheses

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NCT07584707

Investigation of Motorized Lower-limb Prostheses

Not Yet Recruiting
NAAges 18–85InterventionalTreatment
Northern Arizona University
~20 participants
Updated 2026-05-13 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Passive prosthesisMotorized prosthesis

At a glance

Recruiting sites
0 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Joint position
Measured over Assessment will be taken on Day 1 (Intervention 1), Day 2 (Intervention 2 - condition 1), Day 3 (Intervention 2 - condition 2), and Day 4 (Intervention 2 - condition 3)
+4 more outcomes measured
Ambulation With the "Take Home" or Passive Prosthesis
Ambulation With the Motorized Prosthesis in the "Off" Configuration
Ambulation With the Motorized Prosthesis in the "Transparent" Condition
Ambulation With the Motorized Prosthesis in the "Powered" Condition

NCT07584707

Where you'd take part

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  • Northern Arizona University

    Flagstaff, Arizonastudy coordinator listed

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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Individuals age 18 to 85 with or without lower-limb amputation
Able to understand and follow simple directions in English based on ability to provide verbal consent
Able to walk at least 30 feet with or without a walking aid
Able to safely fit into a device configuration and tolerate assistance
Individuals with lower-limb amputation must receive physician approval to participate in the study.

Exclusion

Any neurological, musculoskeletal (other than lower-limb amputation) or cardiorespiratory injury, health condition (including pregnancy), or diagnosis that would affect the ability to walk as directed for short periods of time.
Participant or caregiver report that the perspective participant's physician has recommended that they not engage in moderate intensity walking exercise.
Subject mass greater than the engineered limit of the device (90 kg or 198 lbs) Note: No exclusions will be made on the basis of race, gender or ethnic background.
  • Joint positionAssessment will be taken on Day 1 (Intervention 1), Day 2 (Intervention 2 - condition 1), Day 3 (Intervention 2 - condition 2), and Day 4 (Intervention 2 - condition 3)

    Motion capture measurements will be taken to calculate joint position (degrees) of the ankle, knee, hip, and torso. Participant measurements will be averaged per condition to generate a participant average. Participant averages will be pooled to determine an average per condition.

  • Joint VelocityAssessment will be taken on Day 1 (Intervention 1), Day 2 (Intervention 2 - condition 1), Day 3 (Intervention 2 - condition 2), and Day 4 (Intervention 2 - condition 3)

    Motion capture will be used to record joint velocity (deg/s) of the ankle, knee, hip, and torso. Participant measurements will be averaged per condition to generate a participant average. Participant averages will be pooled to determine an average per condition.

  • Ground reaction forceAssessment will be taken on Day 1 (Intervention 1), Day 2 (Intervention 2 - condition 1), Day 3 (Intervention 2 - condition 2), and Day 4 (Intervention 2 - condition 3)

    The force a participant exerts on the ground (Newtons) will be measured using a force plate. Participant measurements will be averaged per condition to generate a participant average. Participant averages will be pooled to determine an average per condition.

  • Muscle Electric PotentialAssessment will be taken on Day 1 (Intervention 1), Day 2 (Intervention 2 - condition 1), Day 3 (Intervention 2 - condition 2), and Day 4 (Intervention 2 - condition 3)

    Muscle electric potential will be measured using skin mounted electrodes (surface electromyography) and reported in volts. Participant measurements will be averaged per condition to generate a participant average. Participant averages will be pooled to determine an average per condition.

  • Gas uptake and exchangeAssessment will be taken on Day 1 (Intervention 1), Day 2 (Intervention 2 - condition 1), Day 3 (Intervention 2 - condition 2), and Day 4 (Intervention 2 - condition 3)

    Oxygen consumption and CO2 production will be measured in L/s. Participant measurements will be averaged per condition to generate a participant average. Participant averages will be pooled to determine an average per condition.