Nerve stimulation for pain after limb amputation
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a new type of nerve stimulation device placed in the leg to see if it can reduce long-term pain after amputation. It's for people who have already had nerve surgery and still have significant pain.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have had a leg or foot amputation and have had nerve surgery (like TMR or RPNI) at least 9 months ago.
- You have moderate to severe ongoing pain in the amputated limb, rated 4 or higher on a 0-10 pain scale.
- A numbing injection (lidocaine) reduced your pain by at least half.
- You do not have certain health issues or devices that make surgery unsafe, and you can attend follow-up visits.
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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