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The purpose of the study is to evaluate residual limb circulation and skin health associated with the use of a prosthetic vacuum socket. A conventional non-vacuum prosthetic socket will be compared to a vacuum prosthetic socket.
The prosthetic suspension plays a pivotal role in an amputee's comfort. It can also significantly impact an amputee's limb health. If the prosthesis is not held securely to the amputee's limb, relative movement between the limb and prosthetic interface can cause bruising, skin irritation and skin breakdown. These poor outcomes are uncomfortable and can lead to much more serious health conditions. A positive solution to creating secure and comfortable suspension is the use of a vacuum suspension socket. The vacuum pressure assists in preventing movement in the socket. The clinical benefits associated with vacuum suspension include volume retention, increased proprioception, secure suspension, and frequently reported observations of wound healing. However, the long term effects of vacuum suspension on circulation remain undetermined or undocumented. This study examines a vacuum suspension system on the health of the residual limb (amputated limb). A vacuum socket creates a vacuum between the rigid prosthetic socket and prosthetic liner which is sealed to the socket. Therefore, vacuum is not directly applied to the skin of the residual limb.
There are a total of 3 study visits, (some visits may be broken into separate visits per preference of subject), including socket fitting visits (which could be 2 separate visits), a baseline visit, and a final visit. During the socket visit, which may consist of a three visits plus socket adjustments (as needed by the participant) on separate days (up to 4 weeks), limb shape capture, measurement or tracing, diagnostic static fitting and diagnostic static fitting, and delivery of a definitive "research" socket will be done. At the baseline visit, participants will perform seated tasks, standing tasks, and treadmill walking tasks. Residual limb health measurements will be taken before and after the activity period, including surface electrical capacitance, Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL) measurement, hyperspectral imaging, Hitachi Aloka ultrasound imaging, Blood Flow, and digital imaging during the baseline visit as well. The final visit, using the research socket, will consist of the same tasks and measurements as the baseline visit and questionnaires will be completed. The subject may choose to break up the final visit tasks into 2 different visits if desired.
After completion of the study, participants will be given the choice to keep the research socket or return to using their original prosthesis as normal. The study prosthetist will be available to review and adjust the fit of their standard of care prosthesis at this time. Note: Due to physical change and limb volume fluctuation over the study period, it is possible that at the end of the study the standard of care prosthesis will not fit your residual limb as it does at the beginning of the study. At the completion of the study, it is recommended that the subject follow up with their primary care prosthetist for socket evaluation and fitting.
There may be risks that are not known about at this time. Side effects, risks, and discomforts may result from study participation .While the goal of this project is to create a more comfortable prosthesis, it is possible that the subject could experience discomforts commonly associated with prosthesis use, such as perspiration, dry skin, rash, itching, blisters, high pressure in the socket, looseness in the socket, and mechanical rubbing that leads to ulceration which may lead to infection and additional surgery. Subjects with low levels of arterial blood flow have an additional risk of ulceration.
Subjects will be queried on self-reported measures of user comfort and performance. Briefly, four subjective measures will be completed: VR-36, PEQ, SCS, and measures from the NIH PROMIS
The CHAMP test will be used to assess overall amputee performance and the effect of the socket suspension intervention over time. The conglomeration of clinical assessment tools into the CHAMP was specifically done to measure high-level mobility in service members with a lower limb amputation. CHAMP consists of the Single Leg Stance Test (SLS), the Edgren Side Step Test (ESST), Illinois Agility Test (IAT), and T Test.
IU Neuroscience Gait lab will be used to collect kinematic data. The laboratory is equipped with an instrumented treadmill and infrared camera system. A harness system will be used to provide support and safety for the amputees while study participants walk on the treadmill for 6 minutes.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Adaptive Vacuum test Prosthesis | Experimental | The experimental socket system uses an active vacuum pump to push air out of the socket. The level of vacuum is controlled by hardware that automatically detects the socket fit based on in-socket motion and adjusts vacuum as needed to eliminate this motion. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Active vacuum test prosthesis | Device | The adaptive vacuum prosthesis is sold as a commercial device by the company Willow Wood with suggested U.S. L-Code L5781. The device is designated as a Class 1 Medical Device and 510(K) Exempt. This category is part of a low or moderate risk to patient safety and health. The Prosthetic socket system uses an active vacuum pump to push air out of the socket. The level of vacuum is controlled by hardware that automatically detects the socket fit based on in-socket motion and adjusts vacuum as needed to eliminate this motion. |
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| Ratio of Trans-epidermal Water Loss (TEWL) at 16 Weeks After Use | Trans-epidermal Water Loss in 16 wks. Higher TEWL value represents a worse outcome with loss of skin barrier function. The value reported is the ratio of the TEWL of residual limb over TEWL value of the sound side limb. | Baseline and 16 Weeks |
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| Change in Hyperspectral Imaging at 16 Wks | Change from baseline in Hyperspectral Imaging at 16 wks; tissue oxygenation measured using hyperspectral imaging. Higher the HbO2 better is the perfusion in skin indicating less damage. | Baseline to16 weeks |
| Ultrasound Measurements at 16 Wks |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Chandan Sen, PhD | Indiana University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| IU Health Methodist Hospital | Indianapolis | Indiana | 46202 | United States |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 20803405 | Background | Epstein RA, Heinemann AW, McFarland LV. Quality of life for veterans and servicemembers with major traumatic limb loss from Vietnam and OIF/OEF conflicts. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2010;47(4):373-85. doi: 10.1682/jrrd.2009.03.0023. | |
| 18247245 | Background | Schultz AE, Baade SP, Kuiken TA. Expert opinions on success factors for upper-limb prostheses. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2007;44(4):483-9. doi: 10.1682/jrrd.2006.08.0087. |
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any subject did not meet the blood perfusion eligibility criteria were screened failed
The subjects were enrolled at CWC Methodist Indiana University Health and Willow Wood Ohio
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| FG000 | Adaptive Vacuum Test Prosthesis | This is a crossover study design where participant come in their standard of care socket suspension system and the baseline measurements are performed followed by a 16 week period in the experimental socket system that uses an active vacuum pump to push air out of the socket. The level of vacuum is controlled by hardware that automatically detects the socket fit based on in-socket motion and adjusts vacuum as needed to eliminate this motion. Active vacuum test prosthesis: The adaptive vacuum prosthesis is sold as a commercial device by the company Willow Wood with suggested U.S. L-Code L5781. The device is designated as a Class 1 Medical Device and 510(K) Exempt. This category is part of a low or moderate risk to patient safety and health. The Prosthetic socket system uses an active vacuum pump to push air out of the socket. The level of vacuum is controlled by hardware that automatically detects the socket fit based on in-socket motion and adjusts vacuum as needed to eliminate this motion. |
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| BG000 | Adaptive Vacuum Test Prosthesis | The experimental socket system uses an active vacuum pump to push air out of the socket. The level of vacuum is controlled by hardware that automatically detects the socket fit based on in-socket motion and adjusts vacuum as needed to eliminate this motion. Active vacuum test prosthesis: The adaptive vacuum prosthesis is sold as a commercial device by the company Willow Wood with suggested U.S. L-Code L5781. The device is designated as a Class 1 Medical Device and 510(K) Exempt. This category is part of a low or moderate risk to patient safety and health. The Prosthetic socket system uses an active vacuum pump to push air out of the socket. The level of vacuum is controlled by hardware that automatically detects the socket fit based on in-socket motion and adjusts vacuum as needed to eliminate this motion. |
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| Primary | Ratio of Trans-epidermal Water Loss (TEWL) at 16 Weeks After Use | Trans-epidermal Water Loss in 16 wks. Higher TEWL value represents a worse outcome with loss of skin barrier function. The value reported is the ratio of the TEWL of residual limb over TEWL value of the sound side limb. | A total of n=60 subjects were enrolled at IU (n=30) and WW (n=30) sites. One enrolled subject discontinued and therefore n=59 subjects were analyzed. The studies initiated mid-2019, however, due to global pandemic research activities were greatly affected at both sites. The studies were on hold and got reinitiated fall of 2020 at IU and WW sites. Declaration of Helsinki protocols was followed, and patients gave their written informed consent. | Posted | Median | Inter-Quartile Range | ratio | Baseline and 16 Weeks |
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| ID | Title | Description | Deaths (Affected) | Deaths (At Risk) | Serious Events (Affected) | Serious Events (At Risk) | Other Events (Affected) | Other Events (At Risk) |
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| EG000 | Adaptive Vacuum Test Prosthesis | The experimental socket system uses an active vacuum pump to push air out of the socket. The level of vacuum is controlled by hardware that automatically detects the socket fit based on in-socket motion and adjusts vacuum as needed to eliminate this motion. Active vacuum test prosthesis: The adaptive vacuum prosthesis is sold as a commercial device by the company Willow Wood with suggested U.S. L-Code L5781. The device is designated as a Class 1 Medical Device and 510(K) Exempt. This category is part of a low or moderate risk to patient safety and health. The Prosthetic socket system uses an active vacuum pump to push air out of the socket. The level of vacuum is controlled by hardware that automatically detects the socket fit based on in-socket motion and adjusts vacuum as needed to eliminate this motion. |
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| Dr. Sashwati Roy | University of Pittsburgh | 412-648-8297 | sar453@pitt.edu |
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| Type | Includes Protocol | Includes SAP | Includes ICF | Document Label | Document Date | Document Uploaded Date | Document File Name |
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| Prot_SAP | Yes | Yes | No | Study Protocol and Statistical Analysis Plan | Apr 20, 2021 | Oct 18, 2023 | Prot_SAP_003.pdf |
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This is a 16 weeks longitudinal study where subjects will serve their own control. A baseline measurement will be done prior to start of intervention that will continue for 16 weeks and a final measurement will be taken at the end of 16 weeks.
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In elasto-mode the blue color represents less elastic skin and weak tensile strength. whereas red is more elastic skin and high tensile strength. The blue & red color intensities in elasto mode were calculated in Matlab as arbitrary units (AU). The data presented is median of the AU. A lower AU meaning better tensile strength of the tissue meaning favorable outcome. |
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| 15558398 | Background | Zachariah SG, Saxena R, Fergason JR, Sanders JE. Shape and volume change in the transtibial residuum over the short term: preliminary investigation of six subjects. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2004 Sep;41(5):683-94. doi: 10.1682/jrrd.2003.10.0153. |
| 7082139 | Background | Fernie GR, Holliday PJ. Volume fluctuations in the residual limbs of lower limb amputees. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 1982 Apr;63(4):162-5. |
| 22068373 | Background | Sanders JE, Fatone S. Residual limb volume change: systematic review of measurement and management. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2011;48(8):949-86. doi: 10.1682/jrrd.2010.09.0189. |
| 23192067 | Background | Krueger CA, Wenke JC, Ficke JR. Ten years at war: comprehensive analysis of amputation trends. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2012 Dec;73(6 Suppl 5):S438-44. doi: 10.1097/TA.0b013e318275469c. |
| 21808204 | Background | Ramasamy A, Hill AM, Phillip R, Gibb I, Bull AM, Clasper JC. The modern "deck-slap" injury--calcaneal blast fractures from vehicle explosions. J Trauma. 2011 Dec;71(6):1694-8. doi: 10.1097/TA.0b013e318227a999. |
| 20437314 | Background | Bui KM, Raugi GJ, Nguyen VQ, Reiber GE. Skin problems in individuals with lower-limb loss: literature review and proposed classification system. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2009;46(9):1085-90. doi: 10.1682/jrrd.2009.04.0052. |
| 19104297 | Background | Harris AM, Althausen PL, Kellam J, Bosse MJ, Castillo R; Lower Extremity Assessment Project (LEAP) Study Group. Complications following limb-threatening lower extremity trauma. J Orthop Trauma. 2009 Jan;23(1):1-6. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0b013e31818e43dd. |
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| Secondary | Change in Hyperspectral Imaging at 16 Wks | Change from baseline in Hyperspectral Imaging at 16 wks; tissue oxygenation measured using hyperspectral imaging. Higher the HbO2 better is the perfusion in skin indicating less damage. | total of n=60 subjects were enrolled at IU (n=30) and WW (n=30) sites. One enrolled subject discontinued and therefore n=59 subjects were analyzed. The studies initiated mid-2019, however, due to global pandemic research activities were greatly affected at both sites. The studies were on hold and got reinitiated fall of 2020 at IU and WW sites. Declaration of Helsinki protocols was followed, and patients gave their written informed consent. | Posted | Median | Inter-Quartile Range | Percentage of Oxygen | Baseline to16 weeks |
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