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NCT03338842 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Virtual Reality Treatment for Phantom Limb Pain
A NA study of Phantom Limb Pain and Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury), sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 14
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03338842: Completed NA study of Phantom Limb Pain and Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury), sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.
NCT03338842 is a NA study of Phantom Limb Pain and Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury) that has completed, run by University of Pennsylvania. The registered enrollment target is 14 participants, below the 121-participant average among 12 other Phantom Limb Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (88% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03338842, a NA study of Phantom Limb Pain and Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury), has completed, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 14 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Patients with limb amputations experience the sensation of the missing extremity, which is sometimes coupled with a persistent and debilitating pain in the missing limb, a condition known as phantom limb pain (PLP). This study will test the use of virtual reality (VR) training as a possible treatment of PLP.
Primary Outcome
The Brief Pain Inventory is a questionnaire which provide a description of the type and location of pain (question 1-2),the pain severity (question 3-6 pain rating scales with 0-10 range - with 10 indicating severe pain), of the current treatment for pain (question 7-8) and the pain interference in daily life (question 9- range from 0 to 10 with a maximum score of 10 indicating severe interference). A decrease (i.e. reduction in the scores) in pain severity and in the pain interference in daily
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Distractor and Lower limb VR
Study Locations (1)
Pennsylvania
- University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 14 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-01-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-11-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03338842 record still lists
NCT03338842 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 14 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 121-participant average among 12 other Phantom Limb Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (88% lower).
The record links to 3 conditions, with Phantom Limb Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Distractor and Lower limb VR is the first listed.
NCT03338842 reports a single indexed study location in Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03338842 about?
NCT03338842 is a clinical study titled "Virtual Reality Treatment for Phantom Limb Pain". Patients with limb amputations experience the sensation of the missing extremity, which is sometimes coupled with a persistent and debilitating pain in the missing limb, a condition known as phantom limb pain (PLP). This study will test the use of virtual reality (VR) training as a possible treatmen...
What is the current status of trial NCT03338842?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 14 participants. The study started on 2018-01-12. Estimated completion is 2019-11-01.
What conditions does trial NCT03338842 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Phantom Limb Pain, Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury), Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury).
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03338842?
The interventions under investigation include: Distractor and Lower limb VR (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03338842?
This trial is sponsored by University of Pennsylvania, which has 1,423 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03338842 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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