Spinal zap aims to give amputees back their sense of touch
Symptom relief
Terminated
This study tested whether electrical stimulation of the spinal cord could help people with lower-leg amputations feel sensations in their missing limb and reduce phantom limb pain. Researchers implanted small electrodes in the lower back of 4 participants to stimulate spinal nerv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lee Fisher, PhD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC