Study Location
Louis Stokes Cleveland Medical Center – Cleveland, OH
Research Objective
Our research aims to restore sensory feedback and provide volitional prosthetic control to those living with lower limb loss. This requires an outpatient surgical procedure to implant a device that would activate the nerves to produce sensation as if it were arising from the missing foot and record muscle activity which would direct the movement of the prosthetic joint. We are also studying how this technology can impact limb health and potentially slow the progression of vascular illnesses such as those caused by diabetes.
Eligibility Criteria
- Lower limb amputation (with or without diagnosis of diabetes)
- Adults aged 18 or older
- Healthy residual limb
- Absence of autoimmune disorders
Compensation
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$50.00 per day (4-6 hours each day) in the lab once enrolled in the study
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Travel and stay expenses can also be provided
Enrollment Closes
8-1-2027
Time Commitment
- Lab sessions are 4-6 hours each
- Trial lasts approximately 18 months
- Participants come to the Cleveland lab once every 45 days for 1-3 days of testing
Contact Person
Aarika Sheehan PT, DPT | Email: aarika.sheehan@va.gov | Phone: 216-791-3800 ext. 65832
How to Participate
Contact Aarika Sheehan