Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Prophylactic TBR on Phantom Limb Pain

Lead Sponsor:

OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Inc.

Conditions:

Phantom Limb Pain After Amputation

Eligibility:

All Genders

13+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This prospective study seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of prophylactic Targeted Brain Rehabilitation (TBR) in preventing or reducing Phantom Limb Pain (PLP).

Detailed Description

Phantom limb pain (PLP) affects 60-80% of amputees, including both upper and lower extremity amputees, leading to increased anxiety, depression, and reduced quality of life. With the total prevalence ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 13+ year old patients undergoing major amputation with Dr. Gaston and Dr. Loeffler in the 12-24 months after the start of this study.
  • Ability to read and comprehend English.
  • Willing to use VR daily while in the inpatient setting following major amputation.

Exclusion

  • Patients under 12 years of age, and patients aged 13-17 without a legal guardian to give consent.
  • Have used TBR extensively in the past for prior/unrelated amputation.
  • Active uncontrolled mental illness
  • Active neurological disease or cognitive impairment that would interfere with VR therapy or survey completion.
  • Non-English speaking (surveys will only be provided in English)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 15 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 31 2028

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06956508

Start Date

August 15 2025

End Date

December 31 2028

Last Update

August 3 2025

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OrthoCarolina Research Institute

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28207