U.S., July 23 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07076602) titled 'Gait and Energy Expenditure in Children With Lower Limb Amputation (MAPEDE)' on June 30.
Brief Summary: In lower limb amputation, prosthetic gait has been shown to be particularly energy-intensive. While energy expenditure has been the focus of many studies in adult amputees, this area of research is less developed for paediatric amputees. However, the increase in energy expenditure has implications for the physical, gait, and balance abilities of amputees of all ages. Combined with physical deconditioning, it exposes the patient to a greater risk of a sedentary lifestyle and weight gain, which is detrimental to their prosthetic tra...