Long Island / NYC --Research Subjects Needed

Description

Title:

Long Island / NYC --Research Subjects Needed

Date:

3/22/2010

Text:

RESEARCH SUBJECTS NEEDED FOR A PROJECT ON LONG ISLAND, NY
Stony Brook University
Hospital


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Project: “Treadmill Training Study for Persons with Unilateral
Lower Extremity Limb Loss”
Study PI’s: Eric Lamberg, EdD, PT and Lisa Muratori, EdD, PT
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The purpose of this study is to see if a large amount of walking practice
on a treadmill can improve
the functional abilities of an individual with unilateral lower extremity
limb loss.

The study involves 15 sessions over 10-12 weeks for a total commitment of
about 13.5 hours.
· An initial testing session for baseline functional and quality of
life measures.
· 12 treadmill training visits that take place 3x/week for 4 weeks.

· A post-training testing session, 1 week after completing the
training.
· A follow-up testing session, 4 weeks after completing the
training.

Upon completion of the study participants will receive $300.00.
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To be eligible:
· Unilateral leg amputation that is either below the knee, through
the knee, or above the knee
· Between the ages of 21 -70
· Weight less than 360lbs and height less than 6'3
· Have current prosthesis for at least 6 months
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What should you do?
· If you know of individuals who meet these criteria and may have
interest, please have them
contact us at (631) 444-1200.
· If you would like to post a recruitment form for your office
please contact us
at (631) 444-3058 or <Email Address Redacted>
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Questions?
· Please contact us at (631) 444-3058 or <Email Address Redacted>
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This study has been approved by the Stony Brook University Committees on
Research Involving
Human Subjects (CORIHS) Institutional Review Board –CORIHS# 2009-0573

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Eric M. Lamberg, PT, EdD, CPed
Clinical Associate Professor
Stony Brook University
Department of Physical Therapy
Level 2, Health Sciences Center
Stony Brook, NY 11794-8201
Email: <Email Address Redacted>
Phone: 631.444.3058
Fax: 631.444.6305

Citation

“Long Island / NYC --Research Subjects Needed,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 22, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/231285.