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Official title Assessing Ambulatory and Non-ambulatory Community Mobility in People With Lower Limb Amputation
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07387744
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Mobility is a fundamental aspect of daily life, enabling individuals to participate in social, occupational, and recreational activities. Community mobility, defined as movement in environments outside the home, is particularly important for quality-of-life.
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 85
You may be able to join if
- Unilateral or bilateral major lower limb amputation (e.g., proximal to or through the ankle joint)
- \>6 months since LLA Fitted with a prosthetic limb
- Fitted with a prosthetic limb
- Use a wheelchair or scooter for mobility for part of a day at least once per week
You likely can't join if
- Unstable heart condition (including unstable angina, uncontrolled cardiac dysrhythmia, acute myocarditis, hypertension, and acute pericarditis)
- Acute systemic infection Prisoner or institutionalized such that self-determined mobility is restricted
- Prisoner or institutionalized such that self-determined mobility is restricted
- Decisionally challenged individuals (Modified Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status score ≤24)
- Undergoing active cancer treatment
- Participating in prosthetic rehabilitation
See the full eligibility criteria
- Unilateral or bilateral major lower limb amputation (e.g., proximal to or through the ankle joint)
- \>6 months since LLA Fitted with a prosthetic limb
- Fitted with a prosthetic limb
- Use a wheelchair or scooter for mobility for part of a day at least once per week
- Unstable heart condition (including unstable angina, uncontrolled cardiac dysrhythmia, acute myocarditis, hypertension, and acute pericarditis)
- Acute systemic infection Prisoner or institutionalized such that self-determined mobility is restricted
- Prisoner or institutionalized such that self-determined mobility is restricted
- Decisionally challenged individuals (Modified Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status score ≤24)
- Undergoing active cancer treatment
- Participating in prosthetic rehabilitation
- Clinical discretion of the principal investigator to exclude patients who are determined to be unsafe and/or inappropriate to participate in the protocol
- Inability to communicate verbally in English
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Richmond, Virginia, United States
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 85 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Richmond, Virginia, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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