RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07044323

Efficacy and Mechanisms of Virtual Reality Treatment of Phantom Leg Pain.Home-Based Treatment

Sponsor

Albert Einstein Healthcare Network

Enrollment

44 participants

Start Date

Jun 16, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Amputation Phantom Pain Following Amputation of Lower Limb

Summary

After amputation of an arm or leg, up to 90% of subjects experience a "phantom limb", a phenomenon characterized by persistent feelings of the missing limb. Many subjects with a phantom limb experience intense pain in the missing extremity that is often poorly responsive to medications or other interventions. The study will explore the feasibility and efficacy of a home-based, active VR treatment for phantom limb pain (PLP).

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 100 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Active Virtual Reality Treatment for people with amputation and phantom pain following amputation of lower limb. The study is currently recruiting participants at 3 locations. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 100 Years.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALActive Virtual Reality Treatment

The self-administered active VR treatment will consist of 8 twice-weekly sessions, each approximately 1 hour in duration, during which subjects will participate in a variety of Virtual Reality active games that require leg movements while receiving high-quality visual feedback of the missing lower leg.