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Official title Evaluation of the Biomechanics of Crowding and the Energetic Cost of Endurance Runners Unilateral Transtibial Amputees.
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06948695
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Transtibial amputation accounts for 3,700 cases per year in France. Athletes can use sport blades made of carbon plate for improved energy restitution.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Male or female,
- Weighing less than 110 kg, in accordance with C-blade recommendations,
- people who have undergone a unilateral transtibial amputation,
- Have been running with a sports blade for at least 3 months, over several sessions of at least 3 kilometers.
- people who have signed a written consent form,
You likely can't join if
- people whose amputation is due to complications related to diabetes or atherosclerosis.
- people with chronic or central neurological pathologies
- people with cardiovascular disorders
- people with alcohol or drug dependency.
- Pregnant or breast-feeding women
- people under court protection.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Male or female,
- Weighing less than 110 kg, in accordance with C-blade recommendations,
- people who have undergone a unilateral transtibial amputation,
- Have been running with a sports blade for at least 3 months, over several sessions of at least 3 kilometers.
- people who have signed a written consent form,
- people affiliated or entitled to a social security scheme.
- people whose amputation is due to complications related to diabetes or atherosclerosis.
- people with chronic or central neurological pathologies
- people with cardiovascular disorders
- people with alcohol or drug dependency.
- Pregnant or breast-feeding women
- people under court protection.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Saint-Etienne, France
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Saint-Etienne, France. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.