The Relationship Between Lost Extremity Percentage and Postural Control, Neck and Low Back Pain, Daily Living Activities, and Reaction Time in Individuals With Unilateral Upper Limb Amputation
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: This is an observational study. No interventional procedures are performed. All assessments are non-invasive measurements..
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Upper Limb Amputation, Postural Control, Neck Pain, Low Back Pain. Basic parameters: 18 years — 65 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Overview
This observational study aims to examine the relationship between the percentage of limb loss and functional outcomes in individuals with unilateral upper limb amputation. Upper limb amputation can affect posture, balance control, pain levels, daily living activities, hand function, and reaction time. However, limited research has investigated how the amount of limb loss influences these outcomes. Participants between 18 and 65 years of age who use a myoelectric or bionic prosthesis will undergo a series of assessments. These assessments include measurements of postural control using a force platform, posture analysis, evaluation of neck and low back pain using a visual analog scale, daily living activities using a validated questionnaire, hand dexterity using the Box and Block Test, and reaction time using a visual stimulus device. The study does not involve any intervention or treatment. All evaluations will be performed during a single assessment session. The results of this study may help improve rehabilitation planning and provide better understanding of functional changes associated with different levels of limb loss in people with upper limb amputation.
Interventions
- Other This is an observational study. No interventional procedures are performed. All assessments are non-invasive measurements.
This is an observational study. No interventional procedures are performed. All assessments are non-invasive measurements.
Primary outcome measures
- Daily living activity score [Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year]
Secondary outcome measures (5)
- Postural Sway and Limits of Stability [Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year]
- Postural Sway and Limits of Stability [Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year]
- Neck and Back Pain Intensity [Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year]
- Hand Dexterity [Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year]
- Reaction Time [Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Adults aged 18-65 years
- Unilateral upper limb amputation
- Use of a myoelectric or bionic prosthesis for at least 1 year
- Current prosthesis use for a minimum of 3 months
Exclusion criteria
- Bilateral upper limb amputation
- Additional amputation of another limb
- Use of passive or cosmetic prosthesis
- Presence of neurological or other significant orthopedic disorders unrelated to amputation
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-only
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- Hacettepe university — Ankara
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07677969 · FTREK25/28