Understanding How Powered Componentry Impacts Transfemoral Amputee Gait

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Study Location
The Center for Bionic Medicine (CBM) at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago, Illinois

Research Objectives
The purpose of this research is to understand how providing power at the knee or ankle individually, or providing power at both the knee and ankle joints of a prosthesis impacts walking for people with above the knee amputations.

Eligibility Criteria
Participants must:

  • Be age 18-95
  • Have an amputation or limb loss/difference of one leg above the knee
  • Have been walking with a definitive prosthesis for at least 6 months
  • Be medically cleared by your physician to participate
  • Be English speaking
  • Weigh less than 250 pounds

Compensation Details
Participants will be compensated $40 for each study visit, plus the cost of parking and transportation to the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Enrollment Closes
Jun 30, 2028

Time Commitment
1-2 visits per week (2-3 hours each), over 8-10 months

Contact Person
CBM@sralab.org or (312) 238-2080

How to Participate
If you are interested in learning more about the study, please contact study personnel at the Center for Bionic Medicine at CBM@sralab.org or call (312) 238-2080. See our Recruitment Flyer for more information.