New study aims to ease phantom limb pain for amputees
NCT ID NCT05716321
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 350 adults who have had a limb amputated to see which medical treatments work best for pain. Researchers will measure pain at rest and during movement over one year. The goal is to find more effective ways to manage pain and improve quality of life after amputation.
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 could identify which therapies best reduce post-amputation pain and improve daily function.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all patients.
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Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
RECRUITINGHershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States