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IM ABLE 2: Injuries Managed With Advanced Bracing for Lower Extremities (IM ABLE 2)

2026年7月20日 更新者:University of South Florida

The IM ABLE 2 Study: Long Term Outcomes to Advance Care for Warriors and Veterans Using Advanced Ankle Foot Orthoses

The purpose of the study is to test different categories of ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) with patients who have had lower limb salvage, reconstruction or other problems impacting limb function.

調査の概要

詳細な説明

The purpose of the study is to test different categories of ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) with patients who have had lower limb salvage, reconstruction or other problems impacting limb function. Some lower limb AFO users will decide later to amputate the affected limb to escape pain and repeated surgery requiring them to use a prosthesis instead. Benefits may include reduced pain and more function from a prosthesis.

This research will allow physicians, physical therapists, orthotists, and researchers to determine what modifications can be made to AFOs to make them more comfortable and usable. Over the course of a year, subjects will test both AFO types; a conventional (standard) AFO and an advanced (energy storing and return) AFO, in a battery of physical tests, community use, and surveys to gain a better understanding of the pros and cons of each.

Subjects will be recruited to participate in research for approximately 18 months. During the first six weeks (up to three weeks on each type of AFO), subjects will be provided with an AFO and given training on how to correctly use and maintain it, to ensure optimal use. Over the following 12 months, there will be monthly assessments including questionnaires, activity monitor uploads, device failures, and interviews to gather information on the subject's experience with AFO use.

研究の種類

介入

入学 (推定)

75

段階

  • 適用できない

連絡先と場所

このセクションには、調査を実施する担当者の連絡先の詳細と、この調査が実施されている場所に関する情報が記載されています。

研究連絡先

  • 名前:Stephanie L Carey, PhD
  • 電話番号:813-974-5765
  • メール:scarey3@usf.edu

研究場所

    • Florida
      • Tampa、Florida、アメリカ、33620
        • 募集
        • University of South Florida, Rehabilitation Robotics & Prosthetics Testbed (RRT)
        • コンタクト:
          • Stephanie L Carey, PhD
          • 電話番号:813-974-5765
          • メール:scarey3@usf.edu
        • 主任研究者:
          • Stephanie L Carey, PhD
      • Tampa、Florida、アメリカ、33637
        • 募集
        • James A. Haley VA Center of Innovation of Disability & Rehab Research
        • コンタクト:
        • 主任研究者:
          • Sam Phillips
    • New York
      • New York、New York、アメリカ、10010
        • 募集
        • VA New York Harbor Healthcare System
        • 主任研究者:
          • Jason Maikos, PhD
        • コンタクト:
        • コンタクト:

参加基準

研究者は、適格基準と呼ばれる特定の説明に適合する人を探します。これらの基準のいくつかの例は、人の一般的な健康状態または以前の治療です。

適格基準

就学可能な年齢

  • 大人
  • 高齢者

健康ボランティアの受け入れ

いいえ

説明

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Lower extremity injury of any etiology requiring current use of an AFO
  • Age 18-80 years
  • 100-275 lbs
  • Greater than 1 month of AFO experience
  • Use of an AFO for activities of daily living
  • English or Spanish speaking
  • Able to comply with study procedures

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Body mass less than 100 or greater than 275 lbs.
  • Over 80 years of age
  • Known cognitive impairment (e.g. diagnoses such as moderate/severe traumatic brain injury, dementia)
  • Inability to comply with instructions.
  • Pregnancy
  • Medical conditions that would preclude safe involvement
  • Unable to provide written informed consent.

研究計画

このセクションでは、研究がどのように設計され、研究が何を測定しているかなど、研究計画の詳細を提供します。

研究はどのように設計されていますか?

デザインの詳細

  • 主な目的:支持療法
  • 割り当て:ランダム化
  • 介入モデル:クロスオーバー割り当て
  • マスキング:独身

武器と介入

参加者グループ / アーム
介入・治療
アクティブコンパレータ:Conventional Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)
Limited function; thermoplastic or thermoset material
Subjects will be initially fit with the AFO category they do not use on a daily basis to ensure they have both AFO categories for the study. Conventional Ankle Foot Orthoses have been more commonly used in past decades. AFOs within the conventional category generally include designs that will not return stored energy in late stance. These designs may vary in material construction and componentry. For instance, mechanical joints can be incorporated but do not have to be for inclusion in this group. AFOs in this category may be thermoplastic materials or thermoset laminate. The devices may be off-the-shelf or custom molded to the patient.
他の名前:
  • Conventional AFO
  • Traditional AFO
アクティブコンパレータ:Advanced Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)
Return stored energy; laminated; may include posterior struts; higher activity
Subjects will be initially fit with the AFO category they do not use on a daily basis to ensure they have both AFO categories for the study. These "advanced" AFOs have been developed to offer energy-storing-and-returning (ESR) properties to the user. Advanced Ankle Foot Orthoses include designs that are widely believed to return stored energy in late stance. These designs are laminated and may include posterior struts.
他の名前:
  • Advanced AFO

この研究は何を測定していますか?

主要な結果の測定

結果測定
メジャーの説明
時間枠
Timed Up & Go
時間枠:After 3-week accommodation period with device A and after 3-week accommodation period with device B.
The Timed Up& Go (TUG) assesses mobility. In this test, subjects are timed while they rise from a chair, walk 3m, turn around, return to the chair and sit down again. Subjects are usually permitted to use a walking aid, but not to use physical assistance.
After 3-week accommodation period with device A and after 3-week accommodation period with device B.
Two-minute Walk Test
時間枠:After 3-week accommodation period with device A and after 3-week accommodation period with device B.
The Two-minute Walk Test (2MWT) assesses walking ability. Subjects will be asked to walk the greatest distance they can in 2 minutes while walking a 15.2m 'out and back' course until asked to stop. The distance walked will be recorded as will the post-test rate of perceived exertion (6-20 Borg RPE scale).
After 3-week accommodation period with device A and after 3-week accommodation period with device B.
Four-Square-Step-Test
時間枠:After 3-week accommodation period with device A and after 3-week accommodation period with device B.
The Four-Square-Step-Test is a balance and agility test where the patient changes direction quickly while maintaining balance. A 1-inch-high obstacle in the shape of a Maltese cross is placed on the floor. The patient is instructed to begin in the back, left quadrant then to move 1) forward, 2) sideways right, 3) backward, then 4) sideways left, then to move in the reverse direction back to the original square. They move as fast as possible through their movement progression while always keeping one foot on the floor.
After 3-week accommodation period with device A and after 3-week accommodation period with device B.
Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale
時間枠:After 3-week accommodation period with device A and after 3-week accommodation period with device B.
The Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC Scale) is a 16-item self-report tool that measures an individual's confidence in performing daily activities without losing balance or feeling unsteady. Participants rate their confidence for each activity on a 0% to 100% scale where 0% indicates no confidence and 100% indicates complete confidence.
After 3-week accommodation period with device A and after 3-week accommodation period with device B.
Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS)
時間枠:After 3-week accommodation period with device A and after 3-week accommodation period with device B. Monthly for 12 months after accommodation period with device B.
The Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Pain Interference (PROMIS-PI) is a standardized, self-reported tool designed to assess the extent to which pain disrupts a person's daily activities and quality of life. The PROMIS-PI evaluates the impact of pain on social, physical, emotional and cognitive functioning. Responses are rated on a 5-point scale from "never" to "very much" regarding how pain interfered with activities in the past week.
After 3-week accommodation period with device A and after 3-week accommodation period with device B. Monthly for 12 months after accommodation period with device B.
Orthotics and Prosthetics Users' Survey (OPUS)
時間枠:After 3-week accommodation period with device A and after 3-week accommodation period with device B. Monthly for 12 months after accommodation period with device B.
The OPUS is a self-report questionnaire consisting of five modules. The following four modules related to the lower extremity will be used: 1) Lower Extremity Functional Status Measure, 2) Health Related Quality of Life Index, 3) Satisfaction with Devices and 4) Satisfaction with Services. The first two modules are based on a five-point Likert scale and nominal Yes/No scale while the latter two use a four-point Likert scale. Higher scores indicate better outcomes.
After 3-week accommodation period with device A and after 3-week accommodation period with device B. Monthly for 12 months after accommodation period with device B.

二次結果の測定

結果測定
メジャーの説明
時間枠
Preference
時間枠:Before and after each accommodation and training period. At 12 month follow-up.
Interviews with participants will be used to identify overall preference and device preference for different activities. Interviews will also ask about the specific needs, preferences, challenges, and limitations of using each device.
Before and after each accommodation and training period. At 12 month follow-up.
Activity monitoring
時間枠:Monthly for 12 months after initial two accommodation and training periods
The activity monitors will measure active and sedentary periods of behavior. Specific variables estimated will include - time spent sitting, standing, stepping, time spent in sedentary, light and moderate-to-vigorous intensity activity, time spent in prolonged sitting bouts (e.g., sitting bouts > 30 min, > 60 min etc.), time spent in bouts of moderate-to-vigorous intensity (e.g., > 10 minute bouts, i.e., activity bouts known to improve health), number of steps per day and number of sit-to-stand transitions per sedentary time.
Monthly for 12 months after initial two accommodation and training periods

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主要日程の研究

研究開始 (推定)

2026年7月31日

一次修了 (推定)

2029年1月10日

研究の完了 (推定)

2029年1月31日

試験登録日

最初に提出

2026年3月26日

QC基準を満たした最初の提出物

2026年7月20日

最初の投稿 (実際)

2026年7月23日

学習記録の更新

投稿された最後の更新 (実際)

2026年7月23日

QC基準を満たした最後の更新が送信されました

2026年7月20日

最終確認日

2026年7月1日

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その他の研究ID番号

  • STUDY009017
  • HT9425-25-1-0478 (その他の助成金/資金番号:US Army Medical Research & Material Command)

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