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First received: May 22, 2023

Clinical Trial: Improving Prosthetic Provision in Rural Communities: Limb Scanning With Caregiver Assistance

Study Status: Completed

Recruit Status: RECRUITING

Condition: Lower Extremity Amputation

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: Improving Prosthetic Provision in Rural Communities: Limb Scanning With Caregiver Assistance

Brief Summary: When the prosthetic socket of a Veteran with a lower limb amputation no longer fits or is damaged beyond repair, a new prosthetic socket is warranted.The provision of a new socket requires multiple clinical visits which can place a high travel burden and potential pandemic exposure stress on Veterans who live in rural communities far from VA Medical Centers or alternative prosthetic clinics.This research seeks to determine if one of the in-person visits traditionally needed to obtain a well-fitting prosthesis can…

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