Pain after arm or leg amputation
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at pain in the days right after a limb amputation surgery. It aims to better understand and manage early pain, which could help improve recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have had an amputation surgery on an arm or leg.
- You do not have severe memory problems or dementia.
- You are not in critical condition or have passed away within 48 hours of surgery.
- This is not a second amputation on the same limb, and you are not here for a stump revision.
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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