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By physician referral or invitation only

Lower Limb Prosthetic Device Development in Uganda and U.S.

This study examines how people in Uganda and the United States who have lost a limb reconstruct their lives and social relationships using medical technologies like prosthetic limbs.

Age & Gender

  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

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Location

Thank you for your interest, but this study is recruiting by invitation only.

United States (Nationwide), International (Uganda)

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Vaia Sigounas
Anthropology

Study Type

Behavioral or Social
Observational

Study Topics

Minority Health
Physical Disability
Movement

IRB Number

15-1374

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