S14 G54.6 S48.9
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: The study consists of an introduction under laboratory conditions, and of a longitudinal evaluation over 2-4 months at home (intervention). The VR therapy system will automatically record rel
Sponsors
Universitätsmedizin Göttingen
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Adulthood - Subjects with upper extremity amputations with pain sensation - Subjects with brachial plexus injury with paralyzed arm and pain sensation - Subjects with chronic regional pain syndrome (CRPS) with paralyzed arm and pain sensation - Sufficient cognitive and communication skills to participate in a series of tests and understand instructions
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Age under 18 or over 80 years - Severe neurological comorbidity that limits cognition and movement beyond the arm - Severe functional limitations of both arms - Manifest mental disorders (e.g., post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders) - Visual limitations that interfere with viewing the virtual image without interference - Pregnant women - Addictive behavior, defined as the abuse of drugs
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain intensity and quality: The primary measurements are the pain quality and intensity, which are measured (via questionnaires) at regular intervals throughout the intervention period. Once the intervention period is over these parameters are tracked for one more month. Data: Pain intensity (VAS- Visual Analog Scale), localization, duration and type of phantom pain, perceived position and size of phantom extremity, location of phantom extremity. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| VR-usage statistics: The usage of the VR therapy system is automatically logged during the entire intervention period, each time the user initiates a therapy session. These data include: - Frequency and duration of use - Hand usage statistic (e.g., which gestures the user performed or how many hand interactions were performed) - User satisfaction with the VR module | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactJennifer Ernst
Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, Orthopädie und Plastische Chirurgie, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen
Outcome results
None listed