Evaluation of Balance Reactions of Transfemoral Amputees Using the Virtual Analysis System

October 21, 2009 updated by: Sheba Medical Center

Evaluation of Balance Reactions of Transfemoral Amputees Using the Virtual

The purpose of this study is to test and compare the balance reactions of Tranfemoral Amputees and able bodied subjects in response to perturbations given by a highly advanced Virtual Reality system.

Study Overview

Status

Suspended

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

60

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Israel
      • Ramat- Gan, Israel
        • Sheba Medical Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

20 years to 60 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

Male

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Transfemoral Amputees and Able bodied.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Transfemoral Amputees, walking without any assistive device, at least one year.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Amputees who suffer from a Neurological Injury/ disease that has implication on balance control.
  • Amputees who suffer from Orthopedic Injury that has implication on balance control.
  • Amputees who suffer from Cardiology disease that has implication on balance reactions.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
1
Transfemoral Amputees using the C- Leg knee.
2
Transfemoral Amputees using a Multiaxial Knee.
3
Able bodied.

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Sheba Medical Center

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

April 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 4, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 5, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

January 6, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 22, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 21, 2009

Last Verified

October 1, 2009

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • SHEBA-5610-08-IS-CTIL

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