New surgery eases phantom limb pain by giving nerves a muscle home

NCT ID NCT07285486

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a surgical technique called Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface (RPNI) in 132 leg amputees to prevent or treat painful neuromas—nerve ends that form painful growths after amputation. The procedure involves implanting the cut nerve into a small piece of muscle to give it a target, reducing the chance of neuroma formation. Researchers measured pain, medication use, and quality of life using patient surveys.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

neuroma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Health System

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48105, United States

  • University of Michigan

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States