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Evaluation of a Powered Ankle Prosthesis Capable of Bidirectional Control Via Neural Recording and Cutaneous Stimulation in Free-Space and Walking Tasks

Massachusetts Institute of Technology · NCT07645729

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18–70 · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
10
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
October 21, 2025
Record last updated
June 12, 2026

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What the study is about

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the performance of a powered ankle prosthesis capable of bidirectional control via neural recording and cutaneous stimulation, during free-space and walking tasks. This research aims to assess the sense of embodiment with the device, gait symmetry, and stability of a person with lower-extremity amputation walking with a powered ankle and their prescribed prosthesis. Findings from this study will inform future developments in bionic ankle design with optimal integration with the human body, with the goal of improving prosthetic integration into daily life.

Being studied: Powered Prosthesis; Prescribed Prosthesis

Conditions: Amputation

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • Male or Female age 18-70. The patient must have a unilateral transtibial amputation . The patient must have the ability to ambulate at variable cadence (an expected lower extremity prosthesis functional level of K3 or above).

The patient must have adequate socket to support the device.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Women who are pregnant. Severe co morbidity, atypical skeletal anatomy, or poor general physical/mental health that, in the opinion of the Investigator, will not allow the subject to be a good study candidate (i.e. other disease processes, mental capacity, substance abuse, shortened life expectancy, vulnerable patient population, BMI >40, etc.).

Recruiting US locations

  • MIT Media Lab

    Cambridge, MA 02139

    Site contact: Christopher Shallal, B.S. · 704-904-6112 · cshallal@mit.edu

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