Status:
UNKNOWN
Acupuncture for the Treatment of Phantom Limb and Residual Limb Pain After Amputation
Lead Sponsor:
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Conditions:
Phantom Limb
Residual Limb Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to identify the best treatment sequence and combination of acupuncture points for the treatment of phantom limb or residual limb pain in the traumatic/surgical amputee.
Detailed Description
The purpose of this pilot study is to identify the optimum combination of acupuncture points and treatment sequence in the treatment of post amputation limb pain in terms of the change in Phantom Limb...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Amputees with traumatic/surgical amputation of a limb (greater than fingers or toes) secondary to trauma or peripheral vascular disease
- Amputees who have been cleared to begin prosthetic fitting
- Phantom and/or residual limb pain reported must be \>/= 3/10
- Active duty military or dependent eligible for military benefit \>/=18 years old
Exclusion
- Congenital limb absence
- Pregnancy
- Any skin changes on the ear or scalp that would preclude placement of acupuncture needles
- Patients intubated and unable to give consent
- Patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) diagnosed as greater than mild
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
21 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00388752
Start Date
September 1 2006
Last Update
June 6 2007
Active Locations (1)
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Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States, 20307-5001