PHANTOM LIMB PAIN
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Zap away ghost pain? new device trial offers hope for amputees
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two new electrical stimulation devices designed to reduce phantom limb pain—the feeling of pain in a limb that has been amputated. Researchers recruited 109 UK adults with this pain to use either an interactive or a non-interactive device at home for three weeks…
Matched conditions: PHANTOM LIMB PAIN
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Teesside University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Could freezing nerves end phantom pain for amputees?
Symptom relief CompletedThis small, completed pilot study tested whether freezing the nerves in the thigh could provide long-term relief for phantom limb pain after an above-knee amputation. Twelve participants with daily phantom pain were randomly assigned to receive either the real freezing treatment …
Matched conditions: PHANTOM LIMB PAIN
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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VR games show promise for relieving phantom limb pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether virtual reality (VR) could help reduce phantom limb pain in people who have had leg amputations. Researchers compared two types of VR: one where participants played active leg movement games with a virtual leg, and another where they just watched immersi…
Matched conditions: PHANTOM LIMB PAIN
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Albert Einstein Healthcare Network • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Virtual reality tested as new hope for phantom pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a new virtual reality (VR) program is a practical and acceptable way to help people manage phantom limb pain right after a leg amputation. Researchers worked with 20 participants who tried the VR program daily for about 17 sessions in different locations…
Matched conditions: PHANTOM LIMB PAIN
Sponsor: University of Manitoba • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Magic mushrooms tested for ghost pain relief
Symptom relief CompletedThis small, early-stage study investigated whether psilocybin, the active compound in 'magic mushrooms,' could safely help reduce chronic phantom limb pain. Ten participants with amputations received the treatment in a controlled, supportive setting. Researchers measured changes …
Matched conditions: PHANTOM LIMB PAIN
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC