VR to Evaluate Phantom Limb Pain

Status Recruiting

Clinical Trial Summary

The objective of this study is to develop a virtual rehabilitation system that can be used to effectively treat Phantom Limb Pain (PLP) within the research setting and for at-home use by individuals with upper and lower extremity amputation. We hypothesize that the system will improve PLP for individuals with upper or lower extremity amputation, as measured through with various outcome measures and questionnaires.

Clinical Trial Description

The objective of this study is to develop a virtual rehabilitation system that can be used to effectively treat Phantom Limb Pain (PLP) within the research setting and for at-home use by individuals with upper and lower extremity limb absence. Phase 1: Complete in-lab or virtual iterative usability and functionality testing of hardware and software components of The Coapt Phantom Limb Pain Management System to ensure readiness for at-home use - COMPLETED Phase 2: A clinical trial of The Coapt Phantom Limb Pain Management System during at-home use. We hypothesize that the system will improve PLP for individuals with upper or lower extremity absence, as measured through various questionnaires. VR systems have been proposed as alternative technologies to treat PLP since they are relatively inexpensive and more readily available. Virtual reality environments allow for real-time control practice utilizing different tasks and games, and have been widely accepted as clinically viable options for administering therapy. Effective PLP treatment methods are needed for individuals with limb absence that can be utilized on an as-needed basis in the home. VR therapy could potentially be an effective treatment for individuals with chronic upper or lower limb PLP. ;

Study Design

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Amputation
Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury)
Lower Limb Amputation at Ankle (Injury)
Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury)
Lower Limb Amputation Knee
Phantom Limb
Phantom Limb Pain
Phantom Limb Syndrome With Pain
Phantom Pain
Phantom Pain Following Amputation of Lower Limb
Phantom Sensation
Upper Limb Amputation at the Hand
Upper Limb Amputation at the Wrist
Upper Limb Amputation Below Elbow (Injury)
Wounds and Injuries

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT05915065
Study type	Interventional
Source	Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Contact	Suzanne Finucane
Phone	312-238-0937
Email	sfinucane@sralab.org
Status	Recruiting
Phase	N/A
Start date	October 1, 2020
Completion date	September 30, 2025

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