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Comparative Evaluation of Intraneuroma and Perineuroma Botulinum Toxin Type A Injection Techniques for Chronic Neuroma Pain After Combat-Related Amputation (IN-PERI NEUROM)

30 de maio de 2026 atualizado por: Dmytro Dmytriiev, Ukrainian Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Therapy

Comparative Evaluation of Intraneuroma and Perineuroma Botulinum Toxin Type A Injection Techniques for Chronic Neuroma Pain After Combat-Related Amputation: A Prospective Multicenter Study

Patients with combat-related amputations frequently experience chronic neuroma pain that may interfere with rehabilitation, prosthesis use, mobility, sleep, and quality of life. Ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin type A injection has emerged as a potential treatment option for persistent neuroma pain; however, the optimal injection technique remains unclear.

This prospective multicenter study aims to compare two ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injection techniques for chronic neuroma pain after combat-related amputation: intraneuroma injection and perineuroma injection.

Participants with ultrasound-confirmed painful neuromas will undergo one of the two injection approaches based on the treating physician's clinical decision and local practice. Pain intensity, neuropathic pain characteristics, phantom limb pain, prosthesis tolerance, functional outcomes, and adverse events will be evaluated during follow-up.

The goal of the study is to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and potential clinical effectiveness of intraneuroma and perineuroma botulinum toxin type A injection techniques in patients with chronic neuroma pain following combat-related amputation.

Visão geral do estudo

Status

Ainda não está recrutando

Condições

Intervenção / Tratamento

Descrição detalhada

Chronic neuroma pain is a common and disabling complication following combat-related limb trauma and amputation. Persistent neuroma pain may contribute to residual limb pain, phantom limb pain, impaired prosthesis tolerance, reduced mobility, sleep disturbance, and decreased quality of life. Ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin type A injection has emerged as a promising treatment option because of its potential effects on peripheral nociceptive signaling, neurogenic inflammation, and neuropathic pain modulation.

However, the optimal injection technique for botulinum toxin administration in painful neuromas remains unclear. Two commonly used approaches include direct intraneuroma injection and perineuroma injection surrounding the neuroma. Intraneuroma injection may provide more direct pharmacological modulation of pathological nerve tissue, whereas perineuroma injection may reduce the risk of mechanical nerve injury while still targeting peripheral sensitization mechanisms.

This prospective multicenter study is designed to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and clinical outcomes associated with intraneuroma and perineuroma ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin type A injection techniques in patients with chronic neuroma pain after combat-related amputation.

Patients with ultrasound-confirmed painful neuromas will undergo ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin type A injection using one of the two injection techniques according to local clinical practice and physician decision-making. Clinical follow-up will include assessment of neuroma pain intensity, neuropathic pain characteristics, phantom limb pain, residual limb pain, prosthesis tolerance, analgesic consumption, patient-reported improvement, and adverse events.

The study aims to improve understanding of ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injection strategies for chronic neuroma pain and to identify potential differences in safety and clinical effectiveness between intraneuroma and perineuroma approaches in patients with combat-related amputations.

Tipo de estudo

Intervencional

Inscrição (Estimado)

100

Estágio

  • Não aplicável

Contactos e Locais

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Contato de estudo

Locais de estudo

  • Ucrânia
      • Kyiv, Ucrânia, 03143
        • Feofaniya Clinical Hospital
        • Contato:
          • Andrii Khomenko, MD
          • Número de telefone: +380937635858
          • E-mail: farmen@ukr.net
    • Вінницька
      • Vinnytsia, Вінницька, Ucrânia, 21000
        • Vinnitsya university hospital
        • Contato:

Critérios de participação

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Critérios de elegibilidade

Idades elegíveis para estudo

  • Adulto

Aceita Voluntários Saudáveis

Não

Descrição

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age ≥18 years
  • Combat-related limb amputation
  • Chronic neuroma pain lasting ≥3 months
  • Ultrasound-confirmed painful neuroma
  • Average neuroma pain intensity ≥4/10 on the Numeric Rating Scale
  • Ability to undergo ultrasound-guided injection
  • Stable analgesic regimen for at least 14 days before enrollment
  • Ability to provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Active infection at or near the injection site
  • Open wound preventing safe injection
  • Previous botulinum toxin injection for neuroma pain within 6 months
  • Previous neuroma surgery within 3 months
  • Known allergy to botulinum toxin type A
  • Coagulopathy or anticoagulation contraindicating injection
  • Severe uncontrolled systemic disease
  • Inability to complete follow-up assessments

Plano de estudo

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Como o estudo é projetado?

Detalhes do projeto

  • Finalidade Principal: Tratamento
  • Alocação: Não randomizado
  • Modelo Intervencional: Atribuição Paralela
  • Mascaramento: Solteiro

Armas e Intervenções

Grupo de Participantes / Braço
Intervenção / Tratamento
Experimental: Intraneuroma Botulinum Toxin Type A Injection
Ultrasound-guided direct intraneuroma injection of botulinum toxin type A for treatment of chronic neuroma pain after combat-related amputation.
Medicamento: Botulinum toxin type A injection
Ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin type A injection performed for treatment of chronic neuroma pain after combat-related amputation. Two injection techniques will be evaluated: direct intraneuroma injection and perineuroma injection surrounding the neuroma. Procedures will be performed under sterile conditions using high-frequency musculoskeletal ultrasound guidance by clinicians experienced in ultrasound-guided pain interventions.
Outros nomes:
  • Ultrasound-Guided Botulinum Toxin Injection
Experimental: Perineuroma Botulinum Toxin Injection
Ultrasound-guided perineuroma injection of botulinum toxin type A surrounding the neuroma for treatment of chronic neuroma pain after combat-related amputation.
Medicamento: Botulinum toxin type A injection
Ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin type A injection performed for treatment of chronic neuroma pain after combat-related amputation. Two injection techniques will be evaluated: direct intraneuroma injection and perineuroma injection surrounding the neuroma. Procedures will be performed under sterile conditions using high-frequency musculoskeletal ultrasound guidance by clinicians experienced in ultrasound-guided pain interventions.
Outros nomes:
  • Ultrasound-Guided Botulinum Toxin Injection

O que o estudo está medindo?

Medidas de resultados primários

Medida de resultado
Descrição da medida
Prazo
Change in chronic neuroma pain intensity
Prazo: Baseline to 12 weeks after injection

Change in chronic neuroma pain intensity will be assessed using the 11-point Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). Participants will rate their average neuroma-related pain during the previous 7 days on a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 indicates "no pain" and 10 indicates "worst imaginable pain." The change from baseline NRS score will be calculated at each follow-up assessment.

Scale Information:

Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)

Minimum Value:

0

Maximum Value:

10 Interpretation: Higher scores indicate greater chronic neuroma pain intensity and worse clinical outcomes. Negative change from baseline indicates improvement.
Baseline to 12 weeks after injection

Medidas de resultados secundários

Medida de resultado
Descrição da medida
Prazo
Neuropathic Pain Characteristics Assessed Using the painDETECT Questionnaire (PD-Q)
Prazo: Baseline to 12 and 24 weeks

Neuropathic pain characteristics will be assessed using the painDETECT Questionnaire (PD-Q), a validated self-administered questionnaire designed to identify and quantify neuropathic pain symptoms. The questionnaire evaluates sensory descriptors, pain course pattern, and pain radiation. Total scores range from -1 to 38.

Scale Information:

painDETECT Questionnaire (PD-Q)

Minimum Value:

-1

Maximum Value:

38

Interpretation:

Higher scores indicate more pronounced neuropathic pain characteristics and a greater likelihood of neuropathic pain.

Clinical Interpretation:

≤12 = Neuropathic pain unlikely 13-18 = Uncertain neuropathic pain component

≥19 = Neuropathic pain likely
Baseline to 12 and 24 weeks
Residual Limb Pain Intensity
Prazo: Baseline to 12 and 24 weeks

Residual limb pain intensity will be assessed using the 11-point Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). Participants will rate their average residual limb pain during the previous 7 days on a scale from 0 ("no pain") to 10 ("worst imaginable pain").

Scale Information:

Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) Minimum Value: 0 Maximum Value: 10 Interpretation: Higher scores indicate greater residual limb pain intensity and worse pain outcomes.
Baseline to 12 and 24 weeks
Prosthesis Tolerance Assessed Using Average Daily Prosthesis Wearing Time
Prazo: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months after amputation or intervention.

Prosthesis tolerance will be assessed by measuring the average daily duration of prosthesis use reported by the participant. Average daily prosthesis wearing time will be recorded as the total number of hours the prosthesis is worn during a typical day.

Measurement:

Average daily prosthesis wearing time

Unit of Measure:

Hours per day (hours/day)

Minimum Value:

0 hours/day

Maximum Value:

24 hours/day Interpretation: Higher values indicate better prosthesis tolerance, greater comfort during use, and improved adaptation to the prosthesis.
Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months after amputation or intervention.

Colaboradores e Investigadores

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Patrocinador

Ukrainian Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Therapy

Investigadores

  • Investigador principal: Andrii Khomenko, MD, Feofaniya Clinical Hospital

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Datas Principais do Estudo

Início do estudo (Estimado)

27 de maio de 2026

Conclusão Primária (Estimado)

27 de maio de 2026

Conclusão do estudo (Estimado)

15 de dezembro de 2026

Datas de inscrição no estudo

Enviado pela primeira vez

23 de maio de 2026

Enviado pela primeira vez que atendeu aos critérios de CQ

30 de maio de 2026

Primeira postagem (Real)

3 de junho de 2026

Atualizações de registro de estudo

Última Atualização Postada (Real)

3 de junho de 2026

Última atualização enviada que atendeu aos critérios de controle de qualidade

30 de maio de 2026

Última verificação

1 de maio de 2026

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Outros números de identificação do estudo

  • 092026v25052026
  • USRA (Outro identificador: Ukranian Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Therapy)

Plano para dados de participantes individuais (IPD)

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Descrição do plano IPD

De-identified individual participant data including demographic characteristics, ultrasound findings, neuroma pain intensity scores, neuropathic pain assessments, phantom limb pain measures, residual limb pain outcomes, prosthesis tolerance assessments, adverse events, and follow-up clinical evaluations collected during the study will be available for sharing. The study protocol and statistical analysis plan may also be shared upon reasonable request.

Prazo de Compartilhamento de IPD

Beginning 6 months after publication of the primary study results and ending 5 years after publication.

Tipo de informação de suporte de compartilhamento de IPD

  • PROTOCOLO DE ESTUDO
  • SEIVA

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