Training muscle signals after amputation or nerve surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a new training program to help your brain and muscles work together after an amputation or nerve surgery. It may improve how you move and feel after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You speak English fluently
- You are going to have an amputation or revision amputation, or a nerve surgery to treat pain or other problems
- You can start within 14 days after your surgery
- You are willing to do training at home and travel to Boston for study visits
- You do not have metal implants or electronic devices like a pacemaker, and you are not pregnant or breastfeeding
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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