Stump infection may predict persistent pain after amputation
NCT ID NCT07438795
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 150 adults who had a traumatic arm or leg amputation to see if a stump infection increases the risk of long-term pain. Researchers will check pain levels at 3 and 6 months after surgery. The goal is to understand if preventing infections could reduce chronic pain and improve recovery.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 150 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
The study population will consist of adult patients (≥18 years) undergoing traumatic upper or lower limb amputation following blast-related, drone-related, or other high-energy injuries. Participants will be enrolled within 4 weeks after primary amputation surgery and followed prospectively for 6 months. The population represents individuals at risk of developing persistent residual limb pain during the early postoperative and rehabilitation period.
- Ages
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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Traumatic upper or lower limb amputation * Enrollment within 4 weeks after surgery * Ability to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Pre-existing chronic pain in the affected limb * Severe cognitive impairment * Terminal illness limiting follow-up * Refusal or inability to complete follow-up assessments
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