Immersive Healing: The Therapeutic Potential of Virtual Reality in Phantom Limb Experience

Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Device, Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Phantom limb pain (PLP) is a significant and pervasive issue among upper limb amputees, severely impacting their quality of life. The literature delineating prevalence of upper versus lower limb amputations is limited, but the prevalence of total amputations in the United States is estimated to reach 3 million individuals by 2050, with approximately 185,000 new cases annually. PLP affects 60-68% of these patients, leading to heightened levels of anxiety, depression, and reduced overall well-being.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• History of major limb amputation

• Age \> 18 years old

• Presence of phantom limb pain or negative phantom sensation(s)

Locations
United States
North Carolina
OrthoCarolina Hand Center
RECRUITING
Charlotte
Contact Information
Primary
Joshua Steinke
joshua.steinke@orthocarolina.com
704-942-4351
Backup
Ben Connell
ben.connell@orthocarolina.com
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-12-21
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-10
Participants
Target number of participants: 20
Treatments
Experimental: Virtual Reality (VR) Intervention
Individuals undergoing virtual reality therapy intervention
Sham_comparator: Matched Control
The matched controls will receive standard care without the VR intervention
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Wake Forest University Health Sciences

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