Amputations in Childhood and Neuropathic Pain

Sponsor
Hopitaux de Saint-Maurice
Study ID
NCT07401966
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Amputation
  • Neuropathic Pain
  • Pediatric
  • Phantom Limb Pain

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
5 Years - 18 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Study Details

This observational study aims to assess the presence of neuropathic pain in children and adolescents who underwent limb amputation during childhood. The study focuses on two types of neuropathic pain: phantom limb pain and residual limb pain. It also evaluates quality of life and functional autonomy in this population and explores potential associations between neuropathic pain, autonomy, quality of life, and age at amputation. Using a mixed retrospective and prospective design, data are collected from medical records and standardized questionnaires administered during routine follow-up visits at a specialized pediatric limb anomaly center. The study seeks to improve understanding of neuropathic pain after pediatric amputation and its impact on daily functioning.

Key Dates

First listed
Feb 11, 2026
Start date
Feb 19, 2026
Status verified
Feb 2026
Primary completion
Nov 9, 2026
Completion
Feb 2, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
50 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: Pediatric limb amputation cohort
    This cohort includes children and adolescents aged 5 to 18 years who underwent limb amputation during childhood and are followed at a specialized pediatric limb anomaly referral center. Participants are evaluated at a single time point using retrospective medical record data and standardized questionnaires administered during routine follow-up visits, without any modification of standard clinical care.

Primary Outcome Measure

Presence of neuropathic pain after pediatric limb amputation [ Time Frame: Single assessment at study inclusion (variable time after amputation) ]

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