Study of pain and function after limb amputation surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at pain and day-to-day functioning after someone has a limb removed due to surgery. The results may help doctors better understand what to expect and how to improve comfort and mobility after amputation.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 89 years old
- You are scheduled for limb amputation surgery at Penn State Hershey Medical Center
- You can cooperate with the study and provide consent
- You can understand and speak English
- You do not have a history of chronic regional pain conditions
- Your BMI is 50 or less
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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