Evaluation of a Pro-Active Dynamic Accommodating Socket
PADS
2 other identifiers
observational
5
1 country
2
Brief Summary
The primary objective of this study is to assess the effectiveness of the pro-active dynamic socket (PADS) on increasing socket comfort and fit for transfemoral and transtibial amputees during ambulation and rest, addressing residual limb volume fluctuations with a controlled flow bladder system.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at below P25 for all trials
Started Jan 2012
Shorter than P25 for all trials
2 active sites
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
January 1, 2012
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
March 2, 2012
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
March 7, 2012
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
August 1, 2012
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
December 1, 2012
CompletedMarch 7, 2012
March 1, 2012
7 months
March 2, 2012
March 2, 2012
Conditions
Keywords
Study Arms (1)
lower limb amputees
Interventions
Socket with bladders that instantaneously adjusts to volume fluctuations in the residual limb
Eligibility Criteria
Persons with transfemoral or transtibial amputation who have been using a prosthesis for at least one month will be recruited for this study.
You may qualify if:
- transfemoral or transtibial amputation
- unilateral or bilateral amputation
- stable residual limb volume
- read, write, and speak English for proper consent and responding to questionnaire
You may not qualify if:
- evidence or history of residual limb skin conditions such as irritation or sores
- presence of phantom limb pain
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Infoscitex Corporationlead
- Liberating Technologies, Inc.collaborator
- Telemedicine & Advanced Technology Research Centercollaborator
Study Sites (2)
Liberating Technologies, Inc
Holliston, Massachusetts, 01746, United States
Next Step O&P
Newton, Massachusetts, 02461, United States
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Kristen J LeRoy
Infoscitex Corporation
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- CASE ONLY
- Time Perspective
- CROSS SECTIONAL
- Sponsor Type
- INDUSTRY
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Group Leader, Biomedical Devices
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
March 2, 2012
First Posted
March 7, 2012
Study Start
January 1, 2012
Primary Completion
August 1, 2012
Study Completion
December 1, 2012
Last Updated
March 7, 2012
Record last verified: 2012-03