New trial aims to stop phantom limb pain before it starts

NCT ID NCT07139483

Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: University of Haifa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether combining mirror therapy with a gentle brain stimulation technique (tDCS) soon after amputation can prevent phantom limb pain from becoming a long-term problem. 108 recent amputees will be split into three groups: one gets mirror therapy plus real tDCS, one gets mirror therapy plus fake tDCS, and one gets no extra treatment. The goal is to see if the combo can stop pain from sticking around.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a way to stop phantom limb pain from becoming chronic after amputation.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with only 108 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The combined therapy may not work better than mirror therapy alone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Phantom Limb

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PHANTOM LIMB PAIN AFTER AMPUTATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Loewenstein Hospital
RECRUITING

Raanana, Israel, Ahuza 278, Israel
Reut Medical Center
RECRUITING

Tel Aviv, Israel, Israel
Sheba Medical Center
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Tel Aviv, Israel

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