LOWER EXTREMITY AMPUTATION
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New hope for amputees: heat therapy vs steroid shots for stump pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two treatments for painful nerve endings (neuromas) that can form after a leg amputation. 26 adults received either a steroid injection or a heat-based treatment (radiofrequency ablation) guided by ultrasound. The goal was to see which method better reduces pain…
Matched conditions: LOWER EXTREMITY AMPUTATION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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New prosthetic liners battle sweat and slippage for amputees
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared three different lower-limb prosthetic systems to find which one stays most secure and comfortable when it's hot and sweaty. Twenty below-knee amputees wore each prosthesis for two weeks at home and then walked on a treadmill in a hot, humid room. Researchers m…
Matched conditions: LOWER EXTREMITY AMPUTATION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:42 UTC
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New prosthetic foot twists to mimic natural walking
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new type of prosthetic foot that can twist in ways similar to a natural ankle. Fourteen people with a leg amputation below the knee walked in straight lines and circles while the foot's twisting was adjusted. The goal was to find the best setting that reduces …
Matched conditions: LOWER EXTREMITY AMPUTATION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 06, 2026 16:15 UTC