The Investigations of Core Muscles, Gait, Balance and Proprioception in Transtibial Amputees

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Status: Completed

Conditions: Amputation

Treatments: Other: evaluation

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07203235

08/932

Details and patient eligibility

About

The goal of this observational study is to investigate the effects of transtibial amputation on core function and endurance, and their relationship with proprioception, balance, and gait in adults with transtibial amputation and healthy controls.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

Do individuals with transtibial amputation show reduced core function and endurance compared to non-amputees?

Is there a relationship between core function/endurance and proprioception, balance, and gait performance in transtibial amputees?

Researchers will compare individuals with transtibial amputation to non-amputee individuals to see if there are significant differences in core endurance, posture, and functional abilities.

Participants will:

Perform tests to assess core function and muscular endurance

Undergo evaluations of proprioception, balance, and gait

Enrollment: 26 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion Criteria (for Amputee Group):

• Age between 18 and 50 years
• Unilateral transtibial amputation
• Use of a prosthesis for at least 6 months
• Medicare Functional Classification Level (MFCL) of K2 or higher (indicating the ability to ambulate in the community)
• Willingness to participate and provide informed consent

Inclusion Criteria (for Control Group):

• Age between 18 and 50 years
• Willingness to participate and provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria (for Amputee Group):

• Presence of any neurological disorder
• Presence of any mental health disorder
• Any orthopedic condition (other than amputation) within the past 12 months
• Pregnancy
• Use of a walking aid (e.g., cane, walker)

Exclusion Criteria (for Control Group):

• Presence of any neurological disorder
• Presence of any mental health disorder
• Any orthopedic condition within the past 12 months
• Pregnancy
• Use of a walking aid (e.g., cane, walker)

Trial design

26 participants in 2 patient groups

Amputee Group

Description:

This group consists of individuals aged between 18 and 50 years who have undergone a unilateral transtibial amputation and have been using a prosthesis for at least 6 months. Participants must have a Medicare Functional Classification Level (MFCL) of K2 or higher, indicating the ability to ambulate in the community. Individuals with neurological or mental disorders, recent (past 12 months) orthopedic problems other than amputation, pregnancy, or those who use walking aids will be excluded.

Treatment:

Other: evaluation

Control Group

Description:

This group includes healthy individuals aged between 18 and 50 years with no history of amputation. Participants must not have any neurological or mental disorders, recent orthopedic issues (within the past 12 months), or pregnancy, and must not use walking aids.

Treatment:

Other: evaluation