New hope for amputees: Needle-Free pain relief without surgery?
NCT ID NCT07431424
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two treatments for painful nerve growths (stump neuromas) that can occur after a leg amputation. 26 adults received either a steroid injection or a procedure using heat (radiofrequency ablation) guided by ultrasound. The goal was to see which treatment better reduces pain and improves daily life.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Ankara, Ankara, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)
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