New hope for amputees: brain zaps and mirrors fight phantom pain
NCT ID NCT02487966
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study tests two treatments—mirror therapy and mild brain stimulation (tDCS)—to help people with phantom limb pain after a leg amputation. 132 adults with chronic pain will be assigned to one of four groups to see which combination works best. The goal is to reduce pain over 4 weeks.
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Locations
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IMREA HCFMUSP - Rede Lucy Montoro
São Paulo, 04116-030, Brazil
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Spaulding Rehabilitation Network Research Institute
Charlestown, Massachusetts, 02129, United States
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