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NCT00985881 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Use of Subtle Vibration to Improve Walking Ability by Lower Limb Amputees
A NA study, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 17
- Enrollment target
NCT00985881: Completed NA study, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
NCT00985881 is a NA study that has completed, run by VA Office of Research and Development. The registered enrollment target is 17 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00985881, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 17 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if subthreshold vibration, when applied to the residual limb of a lower limb amputee through their prosthetic socket, can sufficiently enhance peripheral sensation to result in an improved ability to balance and walk.
Primary Outcome
Self-selected walking speed (mean and standard deviation) in meters/second
Interventions
- DEVICE Custom prosthetic socket with mechanical vibrators (stochastic resonance)
- DEVICE Conventional prosthetic socket (current clinical practice)
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 17 participants |
| Start Date | 2007-04-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-06-25 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT00985881 record still lists
NCT00985881 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 17 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Custom prosthetic socket with mechanical vibrators (stochastic resonance) is the first listed.
NCT00985881 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00985881 about?
NCT00985881 is a clinical study titled "Use of Subtle Vibration to Improve Walking Ability by Lower Limb Amputees". The purpose of this study is to determine if subthreshold vibration, when applied to the residual limb of a lower limb amputee through their prosthetic socket, can sufficiently enhance peripheral sensation to result in an improved ability to balance and walk.
What is the current status of trial NCT00985881?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 17 participants. The study started on 2007-04-01. Estimated completion is 2018-06-25.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00985881?
The interventions under investigation include: Custom prosthetic socket with mechanical vibrators (stochastic resonance) (DEVICE), Conventional prosthetic socket (current clinical practice) (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00985881?
This trial is sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,668 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT00985881's enrollment target sits among peer trials
17 1871st of 2000 higher than 130 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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