Physical activity levels in patients with transtibial amputation.
Research type
Research Study
Full title
A study to evaluate physical activity levels in patients with transtibial amputation.
IRAS ID
178077
Contact name
Lorna Paul
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 2 months, 19 days
Research summary
Amputation is one of the major causes of permanent disability, furthermore, amputation can often be associated with anxiety, isolation and depression, which may change the social and free-time activities in a person with lower-limb amputation. Physical activity provides many benefits such as improved heart and lung function, mental health, flexibility balance and muscular strength. However, the majority of people with below knee amputation do not take part in regular physical activity, this may contribute to further health complications. Within this study we want to understand more about activity levels in people with below knee amputation and how it affects people.
To participate, patients with below knee amputation and healthy controls must be aged over 18 years. All participants will be required to attend one assessment basic demographic information will be collected from the participant (age, height, weight, medical history, current medications, current smoking and alcohol consumption). Group 1 will also be asked to provide information regarding their amputation. The participant will then complete the following assessments:
1) The participant’s blood pressure will be taken and a mean of three recordings noted
2) Participants will then be asked to complete the EQ-5D which measures quality of life
3) Group 1 participants will also be asked to complete the the LCI-5 which looks at mobility skills with a prosthesis
4) Physical activity will be measured using an activPAL physical activity monitor which is worn under clothing. The researcher will attach the device on the right or left thigh, mid-way between the hip and knee, using Tegaderm dressing. The participant will wear the device for seven consecutive days. The participant will be provided with a stamped addressed envelope to the researcher in which to return the device.
REC name
East of Scotland Research Ethics Service REC 1
REC reference
15/ES/0100
Date of REC Opinion
26 Jun 2015
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion