Shockwaves may soothe bone spur pain in amputees

NCT ID NCT07440550

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

Summary

This study tested if sound wave therapy (ESWT) can reduce pain from bone spurs in people who lost a leg due to trauma. 29 male amputees received either real or fake shockwave therapy plus exercise. Researchers measured pain, function, and spur size before, 4 weeks, and 12 weeks after treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

exostosis Osteophyte Pain

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gaziler Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

    Ankara, Turkey, Turkey (Türkiye)