Research Study - Participant Recruitment Information
22-0692: Studying Sex Differences in Transtibial Amputee Gait

Study Purpose

This research aims to study:

differences in how males and females with below-knee amputations walk.
differences in how people with below-knee amputations walk versus people that are able-bodied (i.e., without an amputation).

Volunteers will contribute to a study that is conducting sex and gender-based research, aiming to improve quality of life and healthcare outcomes for people with lower limb amputations.

Study Details

Involvement is in-person at the University of Victoria.

Participation includes:

completing an in-person gait study at the University of Victoria.
participants will complete standard gait assessments over force plates while cameras record their movement.
- level ground walking trials
- incline and decline walking trials across a 7deg ramp

Time commitment is maximum 4 hours.

You will be compensated for you time.

Eligibility Criteria - Amputee

To be eligible, one must:

have a single (unilateral), below-knee amputation (between ankle and knee),
have the ability to walk with their prosthesis around their household and community,
be at least 1 year post-amputation,
be comfortable reading and speaking in English,
be comfortable making decisions on their own behalf,
be between the ages of 19 and 90 years old,

not require use of a mobility aid (e.g., cane) for level ground walking,
not have an osseointegrated prosthetic implant, and
not have any other condition that severely affects their ability to walk. (Examples include: severe joint disease, Parkinsonisms, neurological disorder with residual motor deficit)

Eligibility Criteria - Able-Bodied

To be eligible, one must:

be able-bodied (i.e., have no significant physical mobility challenges or impairments),
be comfortable reading and speaking in English,
be comfortable making decisions on their own behalf,
be between the ages of 19 and 90 years old,

not require use of a mobility aid (e.g., cane) for level ground walking,
not be currently pregnant, and
not have any other condition that severely affects their ability to walk. (Examples include: severe joint disease, Parkinsonisms, neurological disorder with residual motor deficit)

How to Get Involved

If you are interested in participating or have any questions, please contact:

Tess Carswell - tmrc@uvic.ca

Investigators

Principal Investigator

Joshua Giles - jwgiles@uvic.ca

Co-Investigators

Tess Carswell - tmrc@uvic.ca
Marc Klimstra - klimstra@uvic.ca