Whole-body Vibration Without Visual Feedback on Postural Steadiness in Unilateral Trans-femoral T… (NCT06284733) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Whole-body Vibration Without Visual Feedback on Postural Steadiness in Unilateral Trans-femoral Traumatic Amputees
Egypt115 participantsStarted 2024-02-22
Plain-language summary
This study will investigate the effects of Whole-body vibration without visual feedback on postural steadiness in unilateral trans-femoral traumatic amputees. This study will be carried out at the outpatient clinic of the faculty of physical therapy, modern university for technology and information, and El Wafaa wel Amal hospital.
All participants will sign a written consent form after receiving full information about the purpose of the study, procedure, possible benefits, privacy, and use of data.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years – 55 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 40 to 55 years of age.
* Residual femoral length from ischial tuberosity to the end of the limb with distal soft tissue compressed (15-35 cm)
* Unilateral trans-femoral traumatic amputation with single-axis mechanical knees, axial foot (single axis).
* Able to walk without the use of any assistive device; subjects must have obtained a score of \> 5 for Houghton Scale to indicate active use of prosthesis and \> 41 for Berg Balance Scale (BBS).
* Medicare level 3 (community) ambulatory or above.
* Ability to descend stairs and hills without caregiver and assistive devices.
* Be able to independently provide informed consent.
* Be willing to comply with study procedures.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Reduced somatosensory sensibility of the non-affected limb, ulceration or pain at the stump
* the amputation was of vascular origin
* Poor fittings of prosthesis
* Visual or vestibular impairment (vertigo or dizziness)
* Lower limb musculoskeletal injury and other neurological deficits
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.