Feasibility of Neural Feedback for Lower Limb Amputees
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Amputation
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Device Feasibility
- Participants needed
- 15 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Louis Stokes VA Medical Center · Federal
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About This Trial
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of providing sensation of the missing limb to individuals with lower limb loss, including above and below knee amputees. The approach involves delivering small electrical currents directly to remaining nerves via implanted stimulating electrodes. These small electrical currents cause the nerves to generate signals that are then transferred…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults age 18 or greater
* Chronic, medically stable ( \> 3 months) trans-tibial or trans-femoral amputation at the time of implant surgery.
* Potential user of trans-tibial or trans-femoral prostheses for standing or walking
* Viable target nerves in the lower extremity as de…
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