Qualitative & Quantitative Comparison of Hydrostatic vs Vacuum Casting Methods in Trans-Tibial Amputees



Status:Recruiting
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - Any
Updated:3/28/2019
Start Date:April 1, 2019
End Date:July 31, 2019
Contact:Heather Appling, MSOP
Email:happling@llu.edu
Phone:9095581000

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Trial Summary
Trial Overview
Inclusion Criteria
The purpose of this graduate research study is to compare hydrostatic and vacuum casting
techniques using patient mobility indicators, volume displacement, comfort, and overall
satisfaction outcomes in trans-tibial amputees.

Visit 1

- Informed Consent

- Subject will be casted using both the hydrostatic and vacuum system techniques

Visit 2 (7-10 days after Visit 1)

- One of two sockets will be randomly assigned and fitted/aligned by investigators

- Subject will be asked to perform a Timed Up and Go Test followed by a Six-Minute Walk
Test

- Subject will fill out a comfort questionnaire for the prosthesis worn

Visit 3 (7 to 10 days after Visit 2)

• Subject will be asked to do the same testing as you performed in Visit 2

Inclusion criteria :

- 18 years of age or older

- Trans-tibial amputation, unilateral

- Able to walk for a six-minute minimum w/o a break

- Amputation history of at least 6 months

Exclusion criteria:

- Syme amputation

- Physical disability or injury affecting a natural gait pattern

- Ulcers or blisters on the residual limb
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