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First received: October 27, 2022

Clinical Trial: Impact of Improving Footwear Options

Study Status: Completed

Recruit Status: RECRUITING

Condition: Amputation

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: Impact of Improving Footwear Options for Women Veterans With Amputations

Brief Summary: Veterans with leg amputations have limited footwear options because their artificial feet do not change shapes for different shoes.Studies have shown that women with amputations receive more frequent prosthetics care than men, but are less satisfied with the fit, comfort, and appearance of their prostheses.The investigators' previous research indicates that women Veterans would like to be able to wear a broader variety of footwear, and those who perceive more footwear limitations tend to have poorer body…

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