Freezing away phantom pain: new study tests two Nerve-Freezing techniques for amputees
NCT ID NCT07618689
First seen Jun 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests two ways to freeze painful nerve endings (neuromas) in people who lost limbs in combat. One method freezes the nerve right at the painful spot, the other freezes it further up the nerve. The goal is to see which provides better pain relief. Fifty adults with chronic neuroma pain will be enrolled, and their pain levels will be tracked over time.
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Vinnitsya university hospital
Vinnytsia, Вінницька, 21000, Ukraine
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What this could mean
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Active substance
cryoablation (freezing nerve tissue)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a better way to manage stubborn nerve pain after amputation, improving mobility and quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply widely. Cryoablation may not provide lasting pain relief, and nerve damage could cause new symptoms.
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