SENSORY STUDY
Delaware Limb Loss Studies
University of Delaware STAR Campus
540 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE 19713
Phone: 302-831-7142
Be a Part of Our Research!
Sensory Study
What is it?
A study assessing changes in light touch sensation, vibration detection, and pain-pressure threshold in adults with lower-limb loss with and without chronic pain compared to healthy adults without lower-limb loss. If eligible, you would be asked to answer questions about pain and function, participate in a clinical evaluation of your balance and sensation, and wear an activity monitor for 7 days.
You may be eligible if…
- You have an amputation at the level of your shin (below-the-knee amputation) or above and…
- Are >18 years old
- Use your prosthesis for at least 8 hours per day
- Do not have any amputation of the opposite leg other than toes
- Have or do not have chronic pain
- You do not have an amputation and…
- Are >18 years old
- Do not have any conditions that affect your sensation
Time Commitment:
1-3 sessions, ranging from 45-75 minutes eachPotential Compensation:
$40-50/session for 1-3 sessionsData Collection Locations:
- Delaware Limb Loss Studies Lab, 540 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE 19713
- Medical Center Orthotics & Prosthetics, 2421 Linden Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20910
- Independence Prosthetics Orthotics, Inc.
– Dover Location: 200 Banning Street, Suite 220, Eden Hill Medical Center, Dover, DE 19904
– Philadelphia Location: 1500 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Second Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19147 - Real-Life Prosthetics Orthotics
– Newark Location: Glasgow Springside Plaza, 300 Biddle Ave, Suite 212, Newark, DE 19702
– Abingdon Location: 3435 Box Hill Corporate Center Dr., Suite D, Abingdon, MD 21009 - Ability Prosthetics Orthotics
– York Location: 960 South George Street, York, PA 17403
– Rockville Location: 15200 Shady Grove Road, Suite 102, Rockville, MD 20850
If you fit any of the criteria above, please call (302) 831-7142 during business hours (Monday – Friday, 8 am to 5 pm) to be screened for participation.