Treatment of phantom limb syndrome with ketamine.
Javier Corazón Villanueva, Virginia Puebla García, María José Vilchez Lara
Med Clin June 30, 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.medcli.2026.107525 (opens in new tab) via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe abstract discusses the use of ketamine for treating phantom limb syndrome, a condition where individuals experience sensations, including pain, in a limb that has been amputated. Ketamine, an anesthetic and dissociative drug, may offer relief by altering brain signaling. The text suggests ketamine could be a potential treatment option, but does not provide specific results or evidence from studies.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Case study Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 1 |
| Population | A patient with phantom limb syndrome |
| Intervention | Ketamine |
| Dose | single intravenous dose |
| Key finding | A single intravenous dose of ketamine temporarily reduced phantom limb pain, but the effect was not sustained. |
Abstract
Treatment of phantom limb syndrome with ketamine.