Evaluation of a Neural-Controlled Powered Prosthesis Across Diverse Real-World Tasks

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Transfemoral Amputation
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 70
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Basic Science
Participants needed
10 (estimated)
Sponsor
Massachusetts Institute of Technology · Other
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About This Trial
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the performance and adaptability of a neural-controlled powered knee or ankle prosthesis across diverse real-world mobility tasks. This research aims to assess how compare the sense of embodiment with the device, symmetry, and stability of a person with an lower-extremity amputation walking with a bionic prosthesis and their prescribed prosthesis. Findings …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male or Female age 18-70. * The patient must have a unilateral transfemoral amputation . * The patient must have the ability to ambulate at variable cadence (an expected lower extremity prosthesis functional level of K3 or above). * The patient must have adequate socket to sup…
Contacts

John A McCullough, B.S. Mechanical Engineering

424-603-1074

johnmccu@mit.edu

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