Home-based rehabilitation for phantom limb pain in veterans with amputations

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This project aims to address phantom limb pain (PLP) experienced by veterans with lower limb amputations through a home-based intervention using a mobile app for graded motor imagery (GMI). The study will refine the app and pilot test its feasibility and acceptability among veterans suffering from moderate to severe PLP. Participants will engage in a series of sessions using the app, which incorporates techniques like limb laterality training, motor imagery, and mirror therapy. The goal is to develop effective non-drug treatment options for PLP that can enhance the quality of life for veterans.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Must be a military Veteran
* \>1 year since unilateral below knee amputation
* Moderate or severe (NRS score 4 on a 0-10 scale) PLP
* Stable medications over the past 2 weeks
* Willing and able to give informed consent
* Able to participate in the telehealth study activities with a personal device

Exclusion Criteria:

* Unstable medical conditions (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, heart failure exacerbation)
* Unstable mental illness or substance use disorder (e.g., active suicidality or psychosis)
* Unable to give informed consent due to a cognitive impairment
* Fibromyalgia or complex regional pain syndrome-like symptoms

Where it's running

• Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN
  Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Tonya L Rich, PhD MA BS — Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN
• Study coordinator: Tonya L Rich, PhD MA BS
• Email: Tonya.Rich@va.gov
• Phone: (612) 467-5463

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.