Restoration of Normative Postural Control
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury)
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 99
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Health Services Research
- Participants needed
- 50 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- North Carolina State University · Other
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About This Trial
The objective of this proposal is to investigate the effects of training to use direct electromyographic (dEMG) control of a powered prosthetic ankle on transtibial amputees'.
The aimed questions to answer:
1. whether dEMG control will improve balance and postural stability of amputees,
2. whether dEMG control will lead to more natural neuromuscular control and coordination, 3) whether dEMG cont…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years or older;
* unilateral bower limb amputee
* K-level 2 or higher (who are frequent prosthesis users and may benefit from the proposed prosthesis training and use of dEMG controlled powered prosthesis)
* Amputation occurred over 2 years ago
* At least 1 year of experien…
Contacts
Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Engineering Laboratory
919-513-3840
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