Amputation for pain: how long until patients walk again?

NCT ID NCT07364266

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study reviews the medical records of 20 adults who had a limb amputated to relieve severe, long-lasting pain from complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). Researchers want to measure how many days pass between the amputation and when patients first use a functional prosthetic limb. They also track when patients return to physical or leisure activities. The goal is to improve knowledge and care for others facing this difficult choice.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help doctors better predict recovery timelines and improve care for patients who need amputation for severe, untreatable pain.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, observational review of only 20 patients, so results may not apply to everyone. It does not test a new treatment or compare options.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

complex regional pain syndrome complex regional pain syndrome type 1

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ALGONEURODYSTROPHY AMPUTATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU de Brest

Brest, France
Chu Brest

Brest, 29200, France

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