G54.6 S58
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Persons with transradial amputation, who receive the gamified mixed reality extended mirror therapy via the application PhantomAR for 3 weeks
Group 2: Patients receiving conventional mirror t
Sponsors
BG Klinik Tübingen
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: severe unilateral upper limb injuries such as amputation of fingers, metacarpal, hand, experiencing phantom limb pain, immediately after surgery for up to 5 years after
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Severe bilateral injuries, neurological comorbidities affecting motor control (Parkinson’s disease, ALS, Chorea Huntington, plexus brachialis avulsion) or cognitive abilities which prevent them from being able to give informed consent, patients experiencing vertigo or having open wounds on their arm (diameter >3cm), no participants of similar rehabilitative study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The reduction of phantom pain is assessed using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), the McGill Pain Questionnaire, and the Multidimensional Pain Inventory (MPI-D). These measurements are taken initially as a baseline, then after three weeks of intervention, and finally after three months in a follow-up examination. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - Increase in patients' motivation to practice independently, measured via the intrinsic motivation questionnaire - Increase in quality of life, measured using the SF-36 questionnaire - Increase in the range of motion and functionality of the limbs, measured using ROM Measurement points are before the intervention, after the intervention (after 3 weeks) and after 3 months in a follow-up examination | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactCosima Prahm
BG Klinik Tübingen
Outcome results
None listed