Study of Phantom Limb Pain Suppression Using Neuromodulation Methods (NCT06644807) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Study of Phantom Limb Pain Suppression Using Neuromodulation Methods
Russia50 participantsStarted 2024-09-01
Plain-language summary
This study assesses the effectiveness of neuromodulation in alleviating pain through the stimulation of peripheral nerves. The research involves implanting electrodes for test stimulation of peripheral nerves (PNS - Peripheral Nerve Stimulation), spinal cord (SCS - Spinal Cord Stimulation), dorsal root ganglia (DRGS - Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation), and motor cortex (MCS - Motor Cortex Stimulation). The study aims to explore the use of neuromodulation for pain relief in patients experiencing pain due to upper or lower limb amputation.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Amputation of the upper limb at the level of the forearm or upper arm, or amputation of the lower limb at the level of the lower leg or thigh.
* Age between 18 and 65 years.
* Duration since amputation is at least 6 months.
* Presence of persistent chronic pain syndrome rated between 4 and 10 on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS).
* Absence of pregnancy at the time of implantation, confirmed by a pregnancy test (for female participants only).
* Signed consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of severe somatic pathology that hinders surgical treatment and participation in the study.
* Presence of psychiatric disorders (including a history of), severe depression, suicidal tendencies, or a history of suicide attempts.
* Presence of severe orthopedic deformity in the limb above the level of amputation.
* History of cancer.
* History of epilepsy.
* Complicated traumatic brain injury (TBI) or a history of stroke.
* Inability to undergo electrostimulation due to other somatic pathology.
* Purulent-septic pathology.
* Drug addiction (including a history of).
* Congenital anomaly of upper limb development.
* Anomalies in the development of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Visual analogue scale (VAS)
Timeframe: Up to 4 months
2
SF-36
Timeframe: up to 1 year
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06644807
SponsorSkolkovo Institute of Science and Technology