Nerve block breakthrough: could a 7-Day treatment stop phantom limb pain?
NCT ID NCT03461120
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study tests whether a continuous nerve block given for 7 days after a leg amputation can prevent phantom limb pain and reduce the need for opioids. About 200 adults scheduled for a lower-leg amputation will receive either a numbing medicine or a placebo through a tiny tube placed near the nerve. The goal is to improve physical and emotional function after surgery.
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Locations
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Boston VA
Boston, Massachusetts, 02130, United States
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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Fairview Hospital
Cleveland, Ohio, 44111, United States
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Mass. General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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Naval Medical Center San Diego
San Diego, California, 92134, United States
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University California San Diego
San Diego, California, 92103, United States
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University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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