Phantom Limb Pain: clinical trials and information
Phantom Limb Pain clinical trials in Canada
| Phase | Provinces | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sciatic Perineural Versus Stump Catheter for Below Knee Amputation NCT01608035 | Completed | Early phase 1 | British Columbia | University of British Columbia | 2012-09 |
Phantom Limb Pain clinical trials worldwide (outside Canada)
19 trials, 5 recruiting or not yet recruiting. Recruiting first.
| Phase | Countries | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silencing Neuroma Pain-Botulinum Toxin Versus Local Anesthetic Injection NCT07431944 | Not yet recruiting | Not applicable | Ukraine | Charitable Organisation Charitable Fund Superhumans (Co Cf Superhumans) | 2026-02-15 |
| Evaluation of Neuroprosthesis with Sensory Feedback for Modulation of Phantom Limb Pain and Enhancing Quality of Life NCT06702904 | Recruiting | Not applicable | Russia | Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology | 2024-12-01 |
| Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation (PMS) Effects on Somatosensory Perception in Patients with Upper Limb Amputation NCT06813937 | Recruiting | Not applicable | Russia | Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology | 2024-09-16 |
| Treatment of Phantom Limb Pain by Intensive Visual Simulation Therapy NCT06483035 | Recruiting | Not applicable | Norway | Oslo Metropolitan University | 2024-09-05 |
| Study of Phantom Limb Pain Suppression Using Neuromodulation Methods NCT06644807 | Recruiting | Not applicable | Russia | Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology | 2024-09-01 |
| Kinematics-Based Prediction of Chronic Pain After Combat-Related Extremity Trauma NCT07432685 | Completed | Ukraine | Charitable Organisation Charitable Fund Superhumans (Co Cf Superhumans) | 2026-03-12 | |
| Virtual Mirror Therapy for Relief of Chronic Phantom Limb Pain NCT05194800 | Withdrawn | Not applicable | University of Alabama at Birmingham | 2024-05 | |
| Continuous Sciatic Nerve Block vs Epidural Analgesia in Lower Limb Amputation for Postoperative Pain NCT05608733 | Unknown status | Phase 3 | Colombia | Universidad de Antioquia | 2022-12 |
| Psilocybin-assisted Therapy for Phantom Limb Pain NCT05224336 | Active, not recruiting | Phase 1 | United States | University of California, San Diego | 2022-10-03 |
| Quest to Analyze One Thousand Humans Meditating NCT06583395 | Enrolling by invitation | United States | Tobias Moeller-Bertram | 2021-12-05 | |
| The Comparison of Sympathetic Blockade of Stellate Ganglion Block and Thoracic Paravertebral Block NCT04876989 | Completed | Not applicable | South Korea | Seoul National University | 2021-07-21 |
| Postoperative Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Management of Post-amputation Pain NCT03484429 | Completed | Not applicable | United States | Hunter Holmes Mcguire Veteran Affairs Medical Center | 2017-12-01 |
| Closed-loop Deep Brain Stimulation to Treat Refractory Neuropathic Pain NCT03029884 | Completed | Not applicable | United States | Prasad Shirvalkar, MD, PhD | 2017-10-28 |
| Research Protocol for Karuna Labs Inc.: Safety and Efficacy of Virtual Reality Graded Motor Imagery for Chronic Pain NCT04060875 | Completed | United States | Karuna Labs Inc. | 2017-09-21 | |
| Focused Ultrasound Treatment of Stump Neuromas for the Relief of Chronic Post-Amputation Neuropathic Pain NCT03255395 | Unknown status | Not applicable | Israel | Rambam Health Care Campus | 2017-04-24 |
| Electrical Stimulus Therapy for Chronic Phantom Limb Pain NCT03030079 | Completed | Not applicable | United States | University of Colorado, Denver | 2017-01-01 |
| Electrical Nerve Block for Amputation Pain NCT02221934 | Active, not recruiting | Not applicable | United States | Neuros Medical, Inc. | 2014-10-09 |
| Prevention of Phantom Limb Pain After Transtibial Amputation NCT01626755 | Terminated | Not applicable | Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Spain and 1 more | Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) | 2013-08 |
| Controlled Study of Farabloc for Chronic Phantom Limb Pain Among Veteran Amputees NCT00797849 | Completed | Not applicable | United States | Southern California Institute for Research and Education | 2008-11 |
About Phantom Limb Pain
What is Phantom Limb Pain?
"Phantom Limb Pain" is the term study registrants used on ClinicalTrials.gov. Registry labels are not always standard medical terms, and close variants of the same label appear as separate entries. In this snapshot the term appears on 20 chronic pain registry records worldwide.
How is Phantom Limb Pain usually assessed?
Assessment of chronic pain generally involves a clinician taking a detailed history, a physical examination and, where relevant, tests to look for underlying causes. Pain rating scales and questionnaires about function, sleep and mood are often used. The approach depends on the person and the condition.
What kinds of treatments are studied for Phantom Limb Pain?
Registered studies cover medicines, medical devices (such as nerve stimulators), procedures (such as nerve blocks or injections), physical and movement therapies, psychological approaches (such as cognitive behavioural therapy), education programs and digital tools. Being studied in a trial does not mean a treatment works or is approved. The interventions listed on this page come directly from the registry records.
How can I find Phantom Limb Pain clinical trials in Canada?
This page lists 1 registry record for this term with at least one site in Canada, recruiting studies first. Each trial page links to the official ClinicalTrials.gov record, which lists the study contacts. Recruiting status changes often, so check the registry, and talk to your doctor before joining a study.
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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (US National Library of Medicine), snapshot October 2026. Check the registry for current recruiting status.