Influence of simulated temperature on the perception and Sensory function of the hand in virtual environments to reduce pain in traumatic hand injuries, neuropathy and CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome)

Influence of simulated temperature on the perception and Sensory function of the hand in virtual environments to reduce pain in traumatic hand injuries, neuropathy and CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome) - PainModXR

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00033289

Enrollment

144

Registered

2025-07-21

Start date

2025-08-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-10-06

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Conditions

S62 G90.5 S64 S69 S66

Interventions

Group 1: == Healthy participants == - Randomisation of the order of the XR simulation - Before the intervention: recording of baseline perception and sensory perception of the hand in a neutral enviro

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - subjects with healthy eyes or with corrected defective vision (glasses, contact lenses) - existing CRPS diagnosis, neuropathy or existing traumatic hand injury

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - Hearing impairment - neuromuscular restrictions affecting the motor skills and sensitivity of the hands - Amputation of more than 2 fingers (incl. thumb) per hand - Insufficient knowledge of German

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
- Influence on the sensory system of the hand (temperature detection and pain threshold) after presentation of the virtual hands	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
- Change in the sensory system of the hand: temperature detection threshold and pain threshold before vs. after intervention (measured with TSA Air 2) - Increase in galvanic skin conductivity (measured with Shimmer) - Reduction of pain in people with pain perception - Explorative questionnaires on perception and VR experience	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactCosima Prahm

BG Klinik Tübingen

cosima.prahm@med.uni-tuebingen.de+49 7071 606 3935

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026