Brain retraining eases phantom limb pain without drugs
NCT ID NCT05880251
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study tested a non-drug method to help people with phantom limb pain after amputation. Participants learned to change their brain responses using real-time feedback, aiming to reduce pain. The study included 20 adults with arm or leg amputations who had moderate to severe phantom pain for at least 6 months.
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Albany VA Medical Center Samuel S. Stratton, Albany, NY
Albany, New York, 12208-3410, United States
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