Immersive Healing: The Therapeutic Potential of Virtual Reality
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 individu
| Condition(s) | Phantom Limb Pain (PLP) |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| 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. |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * History of major limb amputation * Age \> 18 years old * Presence of phantom limb pain or negative phantom sensation(s) Exclusion Criteria: * Active mental illness, neurological disease, or cognitive impairment that would interfere with survey completion * Those without phantom limb pain or negative phantom limb sensations * Non-English speaking |
| Ages | 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | Wake Forest University Health Sciences |
| Locations | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States |
| Start date | 2023-12-21 |
| NCT ID | NCT06077227 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06077227 |