Clinical trials: Amputation Pain, open to volunteers
Phantom Limb Pain, Amputation
TITAN Trial: Reducing Phantom Limb Pain in People with Amputations
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effectiveness of two rehabilitation programs for individuals who have undergone amputations and are experiencing phantom limb pain.
- Trial name
- TITAN (NCT06167330)
- Testing
- Progressive rehabilitation program, Stimulation devices
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 208 people
- Sponsor
- Neuroscience Research Australia
Phantom Limb Pain After Amputation
Preventing Chronification of Phantom Limb Pain Through Mirror Therapy in Conjunction With tDCS
Background: Most amputees experience phantom limb pain (PLP), for years after amputation. Virtually all PLP research to date has focused on the mechanisms of chronic PLP, ignoring the mechanisms of chronification.
- Trial name
- NCT07139483
- Testing
- Trans Direct-Cranial Stimulation (tDCS), Mirror therapy
- Where
- 3 sites in Israel
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- University of Haifa
Unilateral Transfemoral Amputation
A Comparison Between Ischial-Containment and Sub-Ischial Prosthetic Sockets to Determine Their Effects on Secondary Health Conditions
Long-term above-knee prosthesis users are at an increased risk of developing secondary musculoskeletal conditions compared to the general able-bodied population.
- Trial name
- NCT07768072
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Amputation Pain
Stimulation for Amputation Pain Management
The goal of this clinical trial is to see if electrical stimulation applied through the application of a wearable suit improves pain and function among adults with lower-limb amputation who report pain in two or more body…
- Trial name
- STAMP (NCT07759219)
- Testing
- Strong But Comfortable TENS, Just Perceptible TENS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware
Phantom Limb Pain After Amputation
Prophylactic TBR on Phantom Limb Pain
This prospective study seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of prophylactic Targeted Brain Rehabilitation (TBR) in preventing or reducing Phantom Limb Pain (PLP).
- Trial name
- NCT06956508
- Testing
- Targeted Brain Rehabilitation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Inc.
Limb Pain, Phantom, Residual Limbs Pain
Pain and Disability Outcomes in Post Amputation Patients
The objective of this study is to evaluate efficacy of varied medical and procedural therapies used to treat pain after surgical amputation of a limb.
- Conditions
- Limb Pain, Phantom, Residual Limbs Pain, Disability Physical
- Trial name
- NCT05716321
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 350 people
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Phantom Pain Following Amputation of Lower Limb, Amputation
Efficacy and Mechanisms of Virtual Reality Treatment of Phantom Leg Pain.Home-Based Treatment
After amputation of an arm or leg, up to 90% of subjects experience a "phantom limb", a phenomenon characterized by persistent feelings of the missing limb.
- Trial name
- PLP Home-Based (NCT07044323)
- Testing
- Active Virtual Reality Treatment
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
Residual Limb Pain, Stump Pain
Post-Amputation Stump Infection as a Predictor of Persistent Residual Limb Pain: A Prospective Cohort Study
Persistent residual limb pain is common after traumatic amputation and significantly impairs rehabilitation and prosthetic use. Postoperative stump infection may contribute to peripheral nerve sensitization, scar fibrosis, and…
- Conditions
- Residual Limb Pain, Stump Pain, Post-Amputation Pain, Surgical Site Infection
- Trial name
- INF-STUMP-PAIN (NCT07438795)
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Ukrainian Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Therapy
Phantom Limb Pain After Amputation, Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee
Clinical Application Observation on the Evaluation of Phantom Limb Pain With the Suralis System
This study tests whether a vibration-based feedback device (Suralis) can reduce phantom limb pain in people with lower-leg amputations over 3 weeks.
- Conditions
- Phantom Limb Pain After Amputation, Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee, Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee, Lower Limb Amputation Knee
- Trial name
- NCT07324109
- Testing
- Vibrotactile sensory feedback
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Median
Phantom Limb Pain
Evaluation of Neuroprosthesis with Sensory Feedback for Modulation of Phantom Limb Pain and Enhancing Quality of Life
This clinical trial is designed to assess the effectiveness of advanced neuromodulation techniques in reducing phantom limb pain by improving sensory feedback in bionic prostheses.
- Trial name
- NCT06702904
- Testing
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulation, Spinal cord stimulation, Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation
- Where
- 2 sites in Russia
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology
Amputation
Training Independent Muscle Activation From a Common Source
In this study, the investigators are evaluating a new surgical technique that may allow participants to control their muscles in a new way after their amputation or revision surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT07831278
- Testing
- amputation or revision procedure with additional RPNI construction
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Neuroma, Neuropathic Pain
Pain Outcomes After Digital Amputation Using Tulavi Allay™ Nerve Cap
In 2016, one in five individuals in the United States (US) experienced chronic pain, and approximately 40% of them suffered from neuropathic pain.
- Trial name
- NCT06915662
- Testing
- Tulavi allay Nerve Cap
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Low Back Pain, Amputation
The Association Between Amputation Level and Chronic Low Back Pain After Combat-Related Amputation
Patients with combat-related lower limb amputations frequently experience chronic low back pain during long-term rehabilitation and prosthetic use.
- Trial name
- LEVEL-BACK (NCT07626294)
- Where
- Ukraine
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Ukrainian Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Therapy
Pediatric, Neuropathic Pain
Amputations in Childhood and Neuropathic Pain
This observational study aims to assess the presence of neuropathic pain in children and adolescents who underwent limb amputation during childhood.
- Conditions
- Pediatric, Neuropathic Pain, Phantom Limb Pain, Amputation
- Trial name
- NAPE (NCT07401966)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Hopitaux de Saint-Maurice
Amputation
Effect of Music During Toe Amputation
This randomized controlled intervention study aims to investigate the impact of music played during toe amputation on patients' anxiety, pain, sense of safety, and fear of surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT06776809
- Testing
- Music listening
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
Neuropathy, Neuropathy, Painful
MultiSENSory Stimulation to TArgeT Sensory Loss and ChronIc Pain in NeurOpathic PatieNts
Neuropathy is a costly and disabling health issue, which consists of a degeneration of the peripheral nerves. Even though the causes may be different, such as diabetes or amputation, the consequences for neuropathic patients are…
- Conditions
- Neuropathy, Neuropathy, Painful, Sensory Neuropathy, Diabetic Neuropathies
- Trial name
- SENSATION (NCT05483816)
- Testing
- VR+TENS
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ETH Zurich
Amputation
Target Muscle Re-innervation and Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interfaces Alone and in Combination for the Treatment of Residual and Phantom Limb Pain in Cancer Patients Who Have Received an Amputation
This clinical trial evaluates two surgical techniques (targeted muscle re-innervation [TMR] and regenerative peripheral nerve interfaces [RPNI]) alone and in combination for the alleviation of chronic residual limb and phantom…
- Trial name
- NCT06840262
- Testing
- Questionnaire Administration, Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface Surgery, Targeted Muscle Reinnervation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Pain Management, Pain
Silencing Neuroma Pain-Botulinum Toxin Versus Local Anesthetic Injection
Neuroma-related pain is a frequent and disabling condition after limb trauma and amputation. Available treatments often provide short-lasting or insufficient analgesia.
- Conditions
- Pain Management, Pain, Phantom Limb Pain, Phantom Limb Pain After Amputation
- Trial name
- SILENCE-NEUROM (NCT07431944)
- Testing
- Botulinium toxin type A injection, Local Anesthesia
- Where
- Ukraine
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Charitable Organisation Charitable Fund Superhumans (Co Cf Superhumans)
Amputation Stump, Amputation Neuroma
Comparison Between Digital Nerve Microanastomosis and Traction Neurectomy in Post-Digital Amputation Pain
The goal of this prospective observational study is to assess the post-operative pain in adults with digital amputation following two different surgical interventions: microanastomosis of digital nerves or traction neurectomy.
- Conditions
- Amputation Stump, Amputation Neuroma, Amputation, Traumatic/Surgery, Amputation, Surgical
- Trial name
- NCT07102654
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
Amputation, Surgical, Phantom Limb Pain
Prevention of PostAmputation Pain With Targeted Muscle Reinnervation
The goal of this study is to compare postamputation pain (phantom limb pain and residual limb pain) one year postoperatively in patients who received a lower extremity amputation (LEA) with standard nerve handling (neurectomy)…
- Conditions
- Amputation, Surgical, Phantom Limb Pain, Neuroma Amputation, Surgery
- Trial name
- PreventPAP (NCT06719245)
- Testing
- Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR), Standard neurectomy
- Where
- 7 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 203 people
- Sponsor
- Leiden University Medical Center