Clinical trials: Phantom Limb
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
Phantom Limb
Virtual Integrated Environment in Decreasing Phantom Limb Pain
The purpose of this study is to determine if observing a virtual arm decreases phantom limb pain (PLP) in upper extremity amputees.
- Trial name
- VIE (NCT01462461)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
Phantom Limb Pain, Phantom Pain
Perioperative Mirror Therapy and Phantom Limb Pain
Mirror therapy will consist of observing the unaffected limb reflected in a mirror positioned in the midline to block the view of the affected limb.
- Conditions
- Phantom Limb Pain, Phantom Pain, Phantom Sensation, Pseudomelia
- Trial name
- NCT02383979
- Testing
- Mirror
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 115 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- United States Naval Medical Center, San Diego
Chronic Pain, Low Back Pain
Research Protocol for Karuna Labs Inc.: Safety and Efficacy of Virtual Reality Graded Motor Imagery for Chronic Pain
The purpose of this study is to investigate, in two phases: (1) the feasibility and safety of Virtual Embodiment Therapy in treating chronic pain of lower back and upper limbs and (2) the efficacy of Virtual Embodiment Therapy on…
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Low Back Pain, Fibromyalgia, Upper Extremity Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT04060875
- Testing
- Karuna Labs Virtual Reality Software
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karuna Labs Inc.
Phantom Limb Pain
Myoelectrically Controlled Augmented Reality and Gaming for the Treatment of Phantom Limb Pain
The goal of the clinical investigation is to reduce phantom limb pain (PLP), painful condition affecting 70% of amputees, so as to improve these patients' quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT02281539
- Testing
- Neuromotus
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Integrum
Phantom Limb Pain
Study to Assess the Efficacy of Direct Observation and Mental Visualization of Foot Movements to Treat Bilateral Lower Limb Phantom Limb Pain
Because bilateral lower extremity amputees do not have an intact limb for use with the mirror, we are now proposing to conduct a pilot trial of two treatments for phantom limb pain (PLP) - direct observation of another person's…
- Trial name
- NCT00639431
- Testing
- direct observation, mental visualization
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Walter Reed Army Medical Center
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
Amputation, Traumatic, Phantom Sensation
Investigating The Effect of Phantom Sensation on Gait in Individuals With Unilateral Below-Knee Amputation
Amputation is a problem that can be encountered for many reasons, can cause functional disability in varying severities and puts a multifaceted financial burden on individuals, society, and states.
- Trial name
- NCT05177341
- Testing
- Determining Preferred Walking Speed
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Trakya University
Phantom Limb Syndrome
Cryoablation for Phantom Limb Pain
The purpose of this study is to determine if treatment with percutaneous cryoablation yields significant differences in the evaluative criteria of Phantom Limb Syndrome (PLS).
- Trial name
- NCT02366832
- Testing
- Cryoablation, 17g Galil Medical Ice Sphere cryoablation needle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Neuropathic Pain, Facial Pain
Motor Cortex Stimulation for Chronic Neuropathic Pain
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of cortical stimulation (CS) as an adjunctive treatment for chronic neuropathic pain.
- Conditions
- Neuropathic Pain, Facial Pain, Post-stroke Pain, Brachial Plexus Avulsion
- Trial name
- NCT01554332
- Testing
- Motor Cortex Stimulation using SJM EonC Stimulator
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Medical Devices
Phantom Limb Pain, Neuropathic Pain
Intrathecal Dexmedetomidine and Acute Neuropathic Pain After Lower Limb Amputation
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effect of adding intrathecal dexmedetomidine (10 µg) to hyperbaric bupivacaine (11 mg) for spinal anesthesia in patients undergoing lower limb amputation.
- Conditions
- Phantom Limb Pain, Neuropathic Pain, Lower Limb Amputation
- Trial name
- DEX-RCT (NCT07565662)
- Testing
- Hyperbaric Bupivacaine plus Saline, Hyperbaric Bupivacaine plus Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco
Phantom Pain
Neural Bases of Phantom Pain After Amputation
The amputation of a limb results in chronic pain associated with the lost limb in the majority of patients, which persists over time.
- Trial name
- Phantom limb (NCT05545358)
- Testing
- Questionnaires, Brain and Spinal Cord functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Proprioceptive training
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Direction Centrale du Service de Santé des Armées
Phantom Limb Pain
Use of Hand Prosthesis With Surface Electrical Stimulation for Treatment of Phantom Limb Pain
Phantom limb pain (PLP) is a frequent consequence of amputation, and it is notoriously difficult to treat. Amputation usually follows traumatic injuries or surgery following vascular diseases, diabetes, osteomyelitis or tumours…
- Trial name
- EPIONE (NCT02569918)
- Testing
- Surface electrical stimulation
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Prof. Wassim Raffoul
Phantom Limb Pain
Surface Electrical Stimulation for Treatment of Phantom Limb Pain
Phantom limb pain (PLP) is a frequent consequence of amputation, and it is notoriously difficult to treat. Amputation usually follows traumatic injuries or surgery following vascular diseases, diabetes, osteomyelitis or tumours…
- Trial name
- EPIONE (NCT02488668)
- Testing
- Surface Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Winnie Jensen
Phantom Limb Pain, Amputation
Phantom Limb Pain in Amputees After the 2023 Türkiye Earthquake
The goal of this observational study is to investigate the prevalence and persistence of phantom limb pain (PLP) among amputees who experienced limb loss due to injuries sustained during the 2023 Türkiye earthquake.
- Conditions
- Phantom Limb Pain, Amputation, Pain Management, Earthquake
- Trial name
- NCT06617728
- Testing
- Intervention 1: Regional Analgesia, Intervention 2: Intravenous (IV) Analgesia
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Mesut Bakır
Phantom Limb Pain, Phantom Pain
Study of Phantom Limb Pain Using Peripheral Nerve and Spinal Cord Stimulation
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of neuromodulation for relief of phantom limb pain (PLP) using peripheral nerve (PNS) and spinal cord (SCS) stimulation with implantable electrodes.
- Conditions
- Phantom Limb Pain, Phantom Pain, Amputation
- Trial name
- NCT05650931
- Testing
- Implantation of PNS electrodes during surgery, mapping to select sites with the best effect and pain modulation., SCS electrode implantation at surgery, mapping to select sites with the best effect and pain modulation., EEG to search for phantom pain biomarkers
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Artur Biktimirov
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
Amputation, Phantom Limb Pain
The Pain in Amputees Reduced by Administration of Diet Examination
Phantom limb pain (PLP) is defined as pain or discomfort in a missing limb following amputation, whereas residual limb pain (RLP) is often experienced as pain at the site of amputation.
- Conditions
- Amputation, Phantom Limb Pain, Residual Limb Pain
- Trial name
- PARADE (NCT05460845)
- Testing
- Low-Carbohydrate Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Phantom Limb Pain
Home-based Self-delivered Mirror Therapy for Phantom Limb Pain
The goals of the study are to determine whether self-delivered, home-based mirror therapy decreases the frequency and intensity of phantom limb pain and improves mood and physical function in persons with phantom limb pain.
- Trial name
- NCT00827294
- Testing
- Mirror Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Pain, Pain Syndrome
Efficacy and Tolerability of AP707 in Patients With Chronic Pain Due to Central Neuropathy of Any Genesis
Over the last years a rising medical need for treatment of chronic pain was identified. Based on previous findings indicating the pain modulating effects of cannabinoids in chronic pain disorders, this clinical trial investigates…
- Conditions
- Pain, Pain Syndrome, Pain, Chronic, Chronic Pain
- Trial name
- NCT06071949
- Testing
- Adezunap
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 558 people
- Sponsor
- Apurano Pharmaceuticals GmbH