Treatment for phantom limb pain using visual simulation therapy

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 clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of Intensive Visual Simulation Therapy (IVS-T) in reducing phantom limb pain (PLP) compared to usual care. PLP affects a significant number of amputees, causing severe discomfort and impacting quality of life. The study employs a randomized controlled trial design, enrolling participants who have experienced unilateral or bilateral limb amputation and have chronic PLP for at least six months. The primary goal is to determine if IVS-T can significantly lower pain intensity after two months of treatment.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Unilateral or bilateral lower limb/upper limb amputees
* Adults \> 18 years of age, no age limit
* A minimum of 12 months since amputation
* Chronic PLP: \> 6 months
* PLP intensity: \> 3 on the 0-10 VAS scale
* Analgesic treatments must have been stable for the previous month
* Stable prosthetic situation (ie, satisfaction with the fitting of the prosthesis) or being a non-user.
* Adequate Norwegian language skills

Exclusion Criteria:

* Significant visual impairment / blind
* Unable to follow instructions, i.e significant cognitive impairment.

Where it's running

• Oslo Metropolitan University
  Oslo, Norway Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Terje Gjøvaag, PhD — Oslo Metropolitan University
• Study coordinator: Jens-Christian Trojel Hviid, MSci
• Email: jehvi7741@oslomet.no
• Phone: +4794449140

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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.