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…

  1. 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
  2. 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 each

    Potential Compensation:
    $40-50/session for 1-3 sessions

    Data Collection Locations:

    1. Delaware Limb Loss Studies Lab, 540 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE 19713
    2. Medical Center Orthotics & Prosthetics, 2421 Linden Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20910
    3. 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
    4. 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
    5. 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.

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