Hypnosis to ease new foot amputation wound pain
Part of Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether auto-hypnosis (a self-guided calming technique) can reduce pain after a toe or multiple toes are removed. It is for adults who are newly after an amputation and have moderate pain soon after the first dressing.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have not had any prior amputation surgery
- Your toe (or more than one toe) was amputated within the last 24 hours
- Your pain is at least 3 out of 10 during the first dressing
- You can understand the instructions and give written consent
- You are not already taking opioid pain medicine like morphine before surgery
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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