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NCT00417352 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Study of Compensatory Motion While Using an Upper Limb Prosthesis
A NA study of Prosthesis, sponsored by University of South Florida.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 17
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT00417352 is a NA study of Prosthesis that has completed, run by University of South Florida. The registered enrollment target is 17 participants. The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT00417352, a NA study of Prosthesis, has completed, sponsored by University of South Florida.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 17 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Current improvements of the design of the upper limb prosthesis include advanced technology in control systems and electronic circuitry that mimic human motion and improve function of the prosthesis. Often times these improvements require large amounts of power, circuitry and excess mass distally along the prosthesis that may require greater effort from the user. Poor function of an upper limb prosthesis may cause awkward compensatory motion. Aberrant movements, such as these compensatory movements are known to cause greater stress to remaining joints. Amputees are forced to decide if the extra function provided by the advanced electronics is worth carrying the extra mass which may cause fatigue, socket issues and greater stress on the remaining joints. An example is the wrist rotator component of an upper limb prosthesis which may allow greater function and reduce compensatory motion, but adds mass distally, potentially causing greater torques on remaining joints. GOALS OF THE STUDY: There are two main goals of this study: 1. to determine the impact of an upper limb prosthesis without a wrist rotator on the compensatory motion and torques in the remaining joints during common tasks 2. to determine the impact of the location (distally or proximally) of a wrist rotator on a upper limb prosthesis on the compensatory motion during common tasks HYPOTHESES: 1. There will be a statistically significant difference in range of motion of the upper limb joints between healthy subjects, braced subjects and upper limb amputees during four common tasks. 2. There will be a statistically significant difference in joint upper limb joint torques between healthy subjects, braced subjects and upper limb amputees during three common tasks. 3. There will be a statistically significant difference in upper limb angles and joint torques between mass added distally and mass added proximally during common tasks.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Brace
- DEVICE Added mass
Study Locations (1)
Florida
- University of South Florida - Tampa
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 17 participants |
| Start Date | 2006-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2008-05 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00417352
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00417352 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 17 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of South Florida, which has 252 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Prosthesis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Brace is the first listed.
NCT00417352 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00417352 about?
NCT00417352 is a clinical study titled "Study of Compensatory Motion While Using an Upper Limb Prosthesis". Current improvements of the design of the upper limb prosthesis include advanced technology in control systems and electronic circuitry that mimic human motion and improve function of the prosthesis. Often times these improvements require large amounts of power, circuitry and excess mass distally al...
What is the current status of trial NCT00417352?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 17 participants. The study started on 2006-12. Estimated completion is 2008-05.
What conditions does trial NCT00417352 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Prosthesis.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00417352?
The interventions under investigation include: Brace (DEVICE), Added mass (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00417352?
This trial is sponsored by University of South Florida, which has 252 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT00417352 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Florida. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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