RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06077227

Immersive Healing: The Therapeutic Potential of Virtual Reality

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

Sponsor

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Enrollment

20 participants

Start Date

Dec 21, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Phantom Limb Pain (PLP)

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

Min Age: 18 Years

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This clinical trial is studying matched control group and a medical device called virtual reality therapy for people with phantom limb pain (plp). The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years and older.

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Interventions

DEVICEvirtual reality therapy

6 2 times weekly sessions of 30-minute VR therapy in the office with pre- and post-intervention surveys

OTHERmatched control group

taking the same surveys as the VR intervention group on a weekly basis for 6 weeks

Locations(1)

OrthoCarolina Hand Center

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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