New app aims to quiet phantom limb pain in veterans
NCT ID NCT06106984
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a mobile app that guides veterans through mental exercises to reduce phantom limb pain—pain felt where a leg used to be. About 36 veterans with a below-knee amputation will use the app at home with telehealth support. The goal is to see if the app is easy to use and helps manage pain, with the hope of improving daily life.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN
RECRUITINGMinneapolis, Minnesota, 55417-2309, United States
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