Volunteer

Participants with limb loss are the lifeblood of our research program. They help us collect meaningful data, and bring unique experiences to the research.

After consenting to participation (informed consent), subject participants come to the lab for a research session. There they work with researchers to complete a data collection procedure for one of our studies. Subjects may stop the study at any time, if they so desire.

The data obtained is kept completely private, in accorance with United States law, and is evaluated by the research team. Subjects may receive a copy of the publication in which their data are used. Of course, subject names are not in publications and the data is de-identified.

Research subjects are compensated for their time and for transportation costs. Checks are issued at the end of the day each day the person participates.

Assessment of Limb Volume Change
Subject must be at least 18 years of age with at least one lower limb amputation below the knee. Subjects should be able to walk and stand continuously for at least 90 seconds.

Investigating Effects of Sock Ply on Prosthesis Performance
Subject must be at least 18 years of age and under the care of a prosthetist.

Disseminate information. Let others know about our needs for research participants. This can be done through support groups, email, or other means. Call us and we will send you fliers for distribution.

E-mail feedback to us about our studies, or about issues you think are relevant that we should consider studying.

Direct emails to Kate Allyn CPO at: kate@prs-research.org