Sitting Balance in Lower Limb Amputees

Amputation Clinical Trial

Official title:

Evaluation of Sitting Balance in Lower Limb Amputees: a Case Control Study

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT05597696
• Other study ID #: GO 22-385
• Status: Completed
• Start date: May 1, 2022
• Est. completion date: July 1, 2023

Study information

• Verified date: October 2023
• Source: Hacettepe University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Observational [Patient Registry]

Clinical Trial Summary

The aim of this study is to compare the sitting and standing postural stability of transfemoral individuals with healthy individuals with similar demographic characteristics.

Description:

Postural stability is important for amputees to perform daily life activities and participate in social activities. The aim of this study is to compare the sitting and standing stability of transfemoral individuals with healthy individuals with similar demographic characteristics. A force platform was used to measure the postural stability of individuals. The sitting limits of stability of the participants were recorded in cm. Amputees between the ages of 18-50, using their prosthesis for at least 6 months, and healthy individuals with similar demographic characteristics were included in the study. Congenital amputees, individuals with bilateral lower extremity amputations, and individuals with central or peripheral vestibular disorders were excluded. Our study will reveal the importance of sitting stability limits in the evaluation and treatment of amputees.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 20
• Est. completion date: July 1, 2023
• Est. primary completion date: December 31, 2022
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: All
• Age group: 18 Years to 50 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria for amputee:

• Unilateral transfemoral amputation

• Using their prosthesis for at least 6 months

Exclusion Criteria:

• congenital amputee

• Bilateral lower extremity amputation

• Central or peripheral vestibular disorders

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Amputation
• Amputation, Traumatic
• Traumatic Amputation of Lower Extremity

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Turkey	Hacettepe University, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation	Ankara	Samanpazari

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Hacettepe University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Turkey, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Limits of stability	Limits of stability test evaluates dynamic balance of participants. Computerized balance system measured limits of stability for forward, backward, right and left side movements in sitting. It calculates the maximum distance a person can lean without losing balance. The unit of measure is centimeters. The higher value is indicated the better balance.	15 minutes