Spinal zaps may help amputees feel missing limbs again
NCT ID NCT02684201
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether gentle electrical stimulation of the spinal cord could help people with arm amputations feel sensations in their missing limb and reduce phantom limb pain. Four participants had temporary electrodes placed near the spinal cord for up to 29 days. Researchers measured the minimum stimulation needed to create sensations and tracked changes in pain and feeling over time.
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University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States