Effect of Dual-Task Training on Balance and Fall Risk in Lower Limb Amputees Using Prosthesis (NCT07731698) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Dual-Task Training on Balance and Fall Risk in Lower Limb Amputees Using Prosthesis
Saudi Arabia40 participantsStarted 2026-07-26
Plain-language summary
This prospective randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effect of dual-task training on balance and fall risk in individuals with unilateral transfemoral amputation using a prosthesis. Forty participants aged 18-60 years will be randomly allocated to either an experimental group receiving dual-task training in addition to conventional therapy or a control group receiving conventional therapy alone. The intervention will be conducted for 8 weeks, 3 sessions per week. Balance and fall risk will be evaluated before and after the intervention using the Biodex Stability System, Berg Balance Scale, and Timed Up and Go Test.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ranging from 18 to 60 years.
* Unilateral transfemoral amputation.
* Use of a prosthetic limb for at least 6 months.
* Ability to walk independently with or without assistive devices.
* Medically stable condition.
* Ability to understand and follow study instructions.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Bilateral amputation.
* Severe visual or vestibular disorders.
* Neurological conditions (e.g., stroke, Parkinson's disease)
* Cognitive impairment affecting task performance.
* Musculoskeletal conditions affecting the intact limb.
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.
What they're measuring
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Balance assessed using the Biodex Stability System Overall Stability Index (OSI)
Timeframe: Baseline and after 8 weeks of intervention