Could a simple nerve stimulation device ease phantom limb pain?
NCT ID NCT07448350
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) can reduce phantom limb pain and improve walking in people with a leg amputation. Fifteen adults with above- or below-knee amputations will receive daily TENS sessions for four weeks. Researchers will measure changes in pain perception, balance, and gait.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to ease phantom limb pain and improve walking for people with leg amputations.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 15 people, so results may not apply widely. TENS may not reduce pain for everyone.
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Don Gnocchi Foundation
RECRUITINGRome, Rome, 00168, Italy
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