Spinal stimulation offers hope for phantom limb pain
NCT ID NCT02684201
Summary
This study tested whether a temporary spinal cord stimulator could help people with an amputated arm. Four participants had electrodes placed near their spinal cord for less than 30 days. Researchers checked if the electrical stimulation could reduce phantom limb pain and create useful sensations from a prosthetic hand.
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University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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