- ICH GCP
- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT01309347
Evaluation of the Development of an Advanced, Conformable Prosthetic Socket, Study I
Study Overview
Status
Detailed Description
Modern prosthetics have improved significantly with regards to control and functionality, but the fit of the residual limb within a prosthetic socket is a primary concern for many amputees. A poor fit can lead to skin irritation, tissue breakdown, and pain. The volume of the residual limb of an amputee changes throughout the course of a day and throughout the year. Volume fluctuation within the socket can lead to issues for the amputee, including decreased comfort, increased shear forces, increased pressure on bony prominences, as well as a poor gait pattern. An uncomfortable or non-performing socket/residual limb interface decreases user compliance with the prosthetic and therefore decreases the activity level of amputees who want to remain active in their civilian and military lives.
The investigators are developing a multilayered socket that takes advantage of a novel braided material for strength and passive conformability with thin layers dedicated to wearer comfort. This new socket provides ultimate fit for improvement in the performance of the prosthesis. The socket adapts itself to the changing physical shape of the residual limb as the prosthesis is worn. The adaptation is a natural result of the material properties, so is done passively and in real time. The materials are lightweight, breathable, and ultrasound transparent, allowing the prosthetic to function in a variety of environments.
This study will be undertaken to have six prosthetists evaluate the material, where they will be asked to complete a questionnaire and give their opinions regarding the material. This will inform design changes for the material.
Study Type
Enrollment (Actual)
Contacts and Locations
Study Locations
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Minnesota
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Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55905
- Mayo Clinic
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
- Child
- Adult
- Older Adult
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Genders Eligible for Study
Sampling Method
Study Population
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- prosthetists who are active professionals and have clients (or have had clients in the past 6 months)
Exclusion Criteria:
- prosthetists who are not American Board for Certification of Orthotics and Prosthetics certified
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Kristen LeRoy, Infoscitex Corporation
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start
Primary Completion (Actual)
Study Completion (Actual)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Estimate)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Estimate)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Other Study ID Numbers
- IST-1288 Study I
- W81XWH-07-C-0094 (Other Grant/Funding Number: US Army / TATRC)
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Clinical Trials on Evaluation of a New Prosthetic Socket Liner Material.
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Infoscitex CorporationMayo Clinic; U.S. Army Medical Research and Development CommandCompletedEvaluation of a New Prosthetic Socket Liner MaterialUnited States