Immersive Healing: The Therapeutic Potential of Virtual Reality
Immersive Healing: The Therapeutic Potential of Virtual Reality in Phantom Limb Experience
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
20 participants
Dec 21, 2023
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
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
Inclusion Criteria3
- History of major limb amputation
- Age \> 18 years old
- Presence of phantom limb pain or negative phantom sensation(s)
Exclusion Criteria3
- 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
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Interventions
6 2 times weekly sessions of 30-minute VR therapy in the office with pre- and post-intervention surveys
taking the same surveys as the VR intervention group on a weekly basis for 6 weeks
Locations(1)
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NCT06077227