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This pilot study investigates the feasibility of novel control strategies for actuated transfemoral prostheses. Several parameters from gait analysis (including motion-capture and ground reaction force measurements) are analyzed. The subjective perception of prosthetic functionality is captured with a questionnaire.


Clinical Trial Description

Setting of the study: Conventional prostheses for transfemoral amputees are mostly simple mechanic joints, or have micro-processor-controlled damping. The prototype tested in this study is equipped with a motor that can actively move the knee joint. Therefore, movements like, for example, alternating stair climbing, are possible that cannot be realized with pure mechanical and actively damped prostheses. During level-ground walking, it is hypothesized that less compensatory movements are needed. We have developed an actuated prototypical prosthesis and new control strategies which should facilitate both level-ground walking and stair climbing. Parts of the control strategies have been tested in able-bodied subjects [1]. This control strategy has been extended such that only biological stiffness modulation can be rendered [2].

Hypothesis: Subjects can use our transfemoral prosthesis to walk on level-ground, to climb several steps and to overcome small obstacles without prior training. The user-cooperative control is intuitive and easily learnable.

Objective of the study: This pilot study is meant to investigate the general feasibility of novel control strategies for actuated transfemoral prostheses. Parameters of a standard gait analysis, like ground reaction forces and kinematics (using a motion capture system), will be recorded. From this data, gait symmetry, step length, walking speed, and other measures can be calculated. The subjective impression of the user will be evaluated with a questionnaire. ;


Study Design

Endpoint Classification: Safety Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Basic Science


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NCT number NCT02310841
Study type Interventional
Source Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
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Status Completed
Phase N/A
Start date March 2013
Completion date February 2015

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