Study brain signals in phantom pain after limb amputation
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how the brain works in people after an amputation, comparing those with long-lasting “phantom pain” to those without. It may help researchers understand why phantom pain happens and guide future treatments.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 65 years old
- If you had an amputation: it must have been more than 2 years ago
- You must fit one group: phantom pain, no phantom pain, or no neurological history
- You must be able to speak French well enough for the study
- You should not be pregnant or nursing
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