Design, Prototyping, and Testing of a Robotic Prosthetic Leg

NCT ID: NCT04616378

Last Updated: 2022-08-29

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

2 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-02-01

Study Completion Date

2022-03-30

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this graduate student research study is to test that a specifically designed and novel robotic prosthetic leg (RPL) is feasible, safe and improves symmetry, efficiency, and metabolic function during sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit transitions as compared to the subject's prescribed device, and as compared to no device at all.

Detailed Description

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Phase 2 case study

* Two subjects will be fitted with a heart rate monitor and with an adapted waist belt with mobile phone attached.
* RPL alignment will be verified.
* The subjects will use the RPL in parallel bars 10 times and take rests as needed in a chair.
* The subjects will perform the timed up and go test (TUGT), 10-meter walk test (10MWT), and the 6-minute walk test (6MWT).
* The subjects will be fitted with retro-reflective markers.
* The subjects will be fitted with a portable oxygen uptake analyzer.
* A 4D motion-capture camera system will be used while performing TUGT and five times sit to stand (5XSTS).
* The subjects will perform the above tests in their prescribed daily-wear prosthesis, and then in the RPL.
* The subjects will complete the activities-based balance confidence (ABC) scale test.
* The subjects will be asked a series of open-ended questions regarding the experience, while being audio recorded.

Phase 3 pilot study

* Twenty subjects will be randomized into three treatment arms (no prosthesis, prescribed prosthesis, RPL).
* The subject will be fitted with a heart rate monitor.
* The subject will be fitted with a portable oxygen uptake analyzer.
* The subject will be fitted with the RPL, and the alignment of the RPL will be confirmed before testing.
* The subject will be fitted with retro-reflective markers.
* A 4D motion-capture camera system and force-plate will be used while performing the 5XSTS test in the assigned randomized condition. The test will be performed three times in each condition.
* The subject will return two more times to complete the tests in the remaining randomized conditions, with a two-week washout period between sessions.
* The subject will be given the ABC scale test in the beginning and at the end of this study.
* The subject will complete the technology attitudes questionnaire (TAQ).
* In total, subject participation will last 1 hour per day, for three sessions, two weeks apart.

Conditions

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Amputation; Traumatic, Leg, Lower

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

OTHER

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Phase 2 Prescribed Prosthesis

Participants everyday use of prosthesis

Group Type OTHER

Phase 2 Prescribed Prosthesis

Intervention Type OTHER

Everyday used prosthesis that was prescribed by their physician.

Phase 2 Robotic Prosthetic Leg

Robotic prosthetic leg with powered knee and passive ankle

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Phase 2 Robotic Prosthetic Leg

Intervention Type OTHER

The RPL consists of a passive-dynamic ankle, powered knee, and an on-board inertial measurement sensors with an on-board kinetic and kinematic data collection system for analysis.

Phase 3 Prescribed Prosthesis

Participants everyday use of prosthesis

Group Type OTHER

Phase 3 Prescribed Prosthesis

Intervention Type OTHER

Everyday used prosthesis that was prescribed by their physician.

Phase 3 Robotic Prosthetic Leg

Robotic prosthetic leg with powered knee and passive ankle

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Phase 3 Robotic Prosthetic Leg

Intervention Type OTHER

The RPL consists of a passive-dynamic ankle, powered knee, and an on-board inertial measurement sensors with an on-board kinetic and kinematic data collection system for analysis.

Phase 3 No Prosthesis

Participant performs tasks with no prosthetic device attached

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Phase 3 No Prosthesis

Intervention Type OTHER

No prosthetic device is attached.

Interventions

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Phase 2 Prescribed Prosthesis

Everyday used prosthesis that was prescribed by their physician.

Intervention Type OTHER

Phase 2 Robotic Prosthetic Leg

The RPL consists of a passive-dynamic ankle, powered knee, and an on-board inertial measurement sensors with an on-board kinetic and kinematic data collection system for analysis.

Intervention Type OTHER

Phase 3 No Prosthesis

No prosthetic device is attached.

Intervention Type OTHER

Phase 3 Robotic Prosthetic Leg

The RPL consists of a passive-dynamic ankle, powered knee, and an on-board inertial measurement sensors with an on-board kinetic and kinematic data collection system for analysis.

Intervention Type OTHER

Phase 3 Prescribed Prosthesis

Everyday used prosthesis that was prescribed by their physician.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* unilateral limb-loss.
* amputation or knee disarticulation/transfemoral amputation
* can walk with a variable cadence (Level K3) or play sports (Level K4)
* uses a prosthesis for walking daily
* can stand for 30 seconds on one limb
* can follow one-step commands.


* unilateral knee disarticulation or transfemoral amputation.
* can walk at a single speed (Level K2), can walk with a variable cadence (Level K3) or play sports (Level K4)
* can follow one step commands.

Exclusion Criteria

* Those who can not walk with a variable cadence (Level K1 and K2)
* compromised skin on the residual limb (stump)
* uncontrolled swelling
* missing more than one limb

Phase 3


* Those who do not use prosthesis for walking (Level K1)
* compromised skin on the residual limb (stump)
* uncontrolled swelling
* missing more than one limb
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Loma Linda University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Noha Daher, DrPH

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Loma Linda University

Locations

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Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, California, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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5200345

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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