NCT06638723 Enhancing Motor Function in Individuals with Lower Limb Amputation
| NCT ID | NCT06638723 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Nevada, Las Vegas |
| Condition | Amputation |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-06-30 |
| Primary Completion | 2024-12-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 20 participants in total. It began in 2023-06-30 with a primary completion date of 2024-12-31.
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Brief Summary
The overall goal of this research project is to investigate the effectiveness and the science of peer-based prosthetic skill training in individuals with leg amputation. Our belief is that amputee learners will show improved skill learning when observing demonstrations from other amputees, as opposed to observing nonamputee models. The investigators will accomplish the objective by answering the following two questions: Question 1: Does peer-based observation training works better for learning motor tasks for individuals with lower limb amputation (LLA)? Question 2: Are there differences in visual focus, behavior, and brain activation patterns when observing motor task demonstrations from amputee peers vs. non-amputees? Participants of this study will be asked to learn a balance and a fall recovery task by observing video demonstrations by amputee peers vs. non-amputees. The investigators will compare which setting produce better learning.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 1\) have unilateral lower limb amputation, * 2\) age \>18 years, * 3\) are properly fitted with a walking prosthesis and use it regularly with at least moderate proficiency (K-2 level or above, further defined as scoring greater than 50 percentile on the Prosthetic Limb Users Survey of Mobility), * 4\) able to stand for at least 5 minutes without using an assistive device or experiencing excessive fatigue, * 5\) willing to travel to UNLV 6 times for training and testing. Exclusion Criteria: * 1\) have other concurrent central nervous system diseases that influence motor function and balance, * 2\) have leg/foot ulcer or other conditions that cause pain during weight-bearing, * 3\) have cardiovascular, respiratory or other critical health conditions that preclude moderate physical activity.
Contact & Investigator
Szu-Ping Lee, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06638723 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Amputation. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06638723 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06638723 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at szu-ping.lee@unlv.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06638723 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Las Vegas, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06638723 clinical trial?
NCT06638723 is sponsored by University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The principal investigator is Szu-Ping Lee, PhD at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The trial plans to enroll 20 participants.