RECRUITING

Restoration of Normative Postural Control

Study Overview

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Description

The objective of this proposal is to investigate the effects of training to use direct electromyographic (dEMG) control of a powered prosthetic ankle on transtibial amputees'. The aimed questions to answer: 1. whether dEMG control will improve balance and postural stability of amputees, 2. whether dEMG control will lead to more natural neuromuscular control and coordination, 3) whether dEMG control will reduce cognitive processes. Participants will go through PT guided training on using dEMG controlled prosthetic ankles and are evaluated for their capability on functional tasks. The results will be compared with a comparison group, which goes through the same training but with their everyday passive prostheses on balance capability, neuromuscular coordination, and cognitive load during locomotion.

Official Title

Toward Restoration of Normative Postural Control and Stability Using Neural Control of Powered Prosthetic Ankles

Quick Facts

Study Start:2023-10-01
Study Completion:2028-07-30
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06452186

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years to 99 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * 18 years or older;
  2. * unilateral bower limb amputee
  3. * K-level 2 or higher (who are frequent prosthesis users and may benefit from the proposed prosthesis training and use of dEMG controlled powered prosthesis)
  4. * Amputation occurred over 2 years ago
  5. * At least 1 year of experience using their prosthetic leg
  6. * Has used the current socket for at least 6 months without a significant skin issue or major modification
  7. * Are willing to come to NC State University's Centennial Campus to participate in research and be photographed while doing research activities
  1. * Have a very short residual shank (the length of the residual limb is ≤15% of the length of intact limb)
  2. * Cannot perform functional ambulation in the community on a daily basis without assistive devices
  3. * Cognitive or visual impairment that affects the participant's ability to provide informed consent or to follow simple instructions during the experiments
  4. * Congenital amputees
  5. * Amputees who use powered prosthetic ankles
  6. * Weight more than 300lbs
  7. * Pregnant Person
  8. * Allergic to latex, which is often contained in medical tapes.

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Engineering Laboratory
CONTACT
919-513-3840
nrel.ncsu.contact@gmail.com
Ming Liu, PhD
CONTACT
919-515-8543
mliu10@ncsu.edu

Principal Investigator

He Huang, PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
NC State University

Study Locations (Sites)

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27695
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: North Carolina State University

  • He Huang, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, NC State University

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2023-10-01
Study Completion Date2028-07-30

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2023-10-01
Study Completion Date2028-07-30

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • powered ankle prosthesis
  • direct EMG control
  • balance
  • cognitive load
  • muscle synergy

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury)