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Immersive Healing: The Therapeutic Potential of Virtual Reality
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Summary
Phantom limb pain (PLP) is a significant and pervasive issue among upper limb amputees, severely impacting their quality of life. The literature delineating prevalence of upper versus lower limb amputations is limited, but the prevalence of total amputations in the United States is estimated to reach 3 million individuals by 2050, with approximately 185,000 new cases annually. PLP affects 60-68% of these patients, leading to heightened levels of anxiety, depression, and reduced overall well-being.
Official title: Immersive Healing: The Therapeutic Potential of Virtual Reality in Phantom Limb Experience
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2023-12-21
Completion Date
2026-10
Last Updated
2025-10-31
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
virtual reality therapy
6 2 times weekly sessions of 30-minute VR therapy in the office with pre- and post-intervention surveys
matched control group
taking the same surveys as the VR intervention group on a weekly basis for 6 weeks
Locations (1)
OrthoCarolina Hand Center
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States