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Stimulation for Amputation Pain Management
Sponsor: University of Delaware
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to see if electrical stimulation applied through the application of a wearable suit improves pain and function among adults with lower-limb amputation who report pain in two or more body regions. The main questions this study seeks to answer are: * Does the suit provide a viable treatment option for pain management? * Does the intensity of electrical stimulation matter? Researchers will compare two different intensities of electrical stimulation applied through application of a wearable suit to see the immediate, sustained and cumulative effects on pain and function among adults with lower-limb amputation. Participants will: * Fill out questionnaires online. * Undergo two onsite clinical examinations. * Complete 10 treatment sessions over 2-3 weeks.
Official title: STAMP Study: Stimulation for Amputation Pain Management
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2026-09-01
Completion Date
2028-08
Last Updated
2026-08-12
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Strong But Comfortable TENS
All pads of the electrical stimulation suit will be turned on to an intensity that is perceived as 'strong but comfortable', but without a muscle contraction. Transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TENS) intensities will be recorded each visit and determined at each treatment session, without referencing prior stimulation intensities. TENS will be applied for 40 minutes.
Just Perceptible TENS
All pads of the electrical stimulation suit will be turned on to a 'just perceptible' intensity. Transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TENS) intensities will be recorded each visit and determined at each treatment session, without referencing prior stimulation intensities. TENS will be applied for 40 minutes.
Locations (1)
International Institute of Orthotics and Prosthetics
Tampa, Florida, United States