Comparison of Gait Characteristics in Individuals With Above and Below Knee Limb Loss

December 8, 2016 updated by: hhotaman, Hacettepe University

Comparison of Gait Characteristics in Individuals With Trans Femaoral and Trans Tibial Limb Loss

Twelve individuals with above knee limb loss, 12 individuals with below knee limb loss,15 healthy individuals will be participants of the study. Participants with lower limb loss will evaluate with the following assessment tools: Demographic datas; age, gender, height, body mass will be recorded. Gait parameters (step length, variation of step length, time on each foot, ambulation index) will evaluate with Gait Trainer Biodex 2, at participant's preferred speed.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Twelve individuals with above knee limb loss, 12 individuals with below knee limb loss,15 healthy individuals who were referred to receive amputee rehabilitation at Hacettepe University, Faculty of Health Sciences, department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Prosthetics and Biomechanics unit, and healthy individuals will be the subjects of this study.

Participants will evaluate with the following assessment tools: Demographic datas; age, gender, height, body mass will be recorded. Gait parameters (step length, variation of step length, time on each foot, ambulation index, gait speed) will evaluate with Gait Trainer Biodex 2, at participant's preferred speed. To eliminate the learning effect, participants practiced at treadmill to determine appropriate gait speed. Once participants implied the preferred speed, they asked to walk at their self selected speed for 6 minutes. Data was recorded between the 4nd and 6th minutes at walk.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

39

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 55 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Individuals with unilateral below or above knee limb loss

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Individuals with unilateral above knee lower limb loss and below knee limb loss
  • Age between 20-55 years
  • Using conventional type socket design Dynamic foot using

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Have passive joint limitation at extremities
  • Surgery at last 1 year
  • Systemic problems such as neurological disorders, rheumatoid disorders
  • Another orthopedic anomalies

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
Intervention / Treatment
Individuals with below knee limb loss
Individuals with below knee limb loss will be participants of the group.
Other: No intervention
Individuals with above knee limb loss
Individuals with above knee limb loss will be participants of the group.
Other: No intervention
Healthy individuals
Healthy individuals will be participants of the group.
Other: No intervention

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Step length assesment while walking.
Time Frame: Initially evaluation at first minute
Initially evaluation at first minute

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Ambulation index assessment while walking.
Time Frame: Initially evaluation at first minute
Initially evaluation at first minute

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Hacettepe University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

December 1, 2016

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

January 1, 2017

Study Completion (Anticipated)

January 1, 2017

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 7, 2016

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 8, 2016

First Posted (Estimate)

December 9, 2016

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

December 9, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 8, 2016

Last Verified

December 1, 2016

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • G10

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