Comparative Effectiveness Between Microprocessor Knees and Non-Microprocessor Knees
Overview
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Study type
InterventionalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Rochester, Minnesota: 14-002930
NCT ID: NCT02240186
Sponsor Protocol Number: 14-002930
About this study
This study will assess if the functional performance and musculoskeletal outcome of transfemoral amputees are improved after receiving a Microprocessor Knee (MPK) compared to a Non-Microprocessor Knees (NMPK).
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
This study is ongoing, but not recruiting participants
Inclusion Criteria:
- Unilateral transfemoral amputee
- Medicare Functional Classification Level K2 or K3
- Currently using NMPK prosthesis
- No current residual limb problems, such as skin breakdown
- Able to ambulate without a gait aid
Exclusion Criteria:
- Previous neuromuscular complications currently affecting gait
- Currently undergoing dialysis treatments
- Amputation of the contralateral limb
- Poor fit of current NMPK prosthesis
Participating Mayo Clinic locations
Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.
| Mayo Clinic Location |
Status |
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Rochester, Minn.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator Kenton Kaufman, Ph.D. |
Closed for enrollment |
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