Phantom limb Pain.
Conditions
Sponsors
The University of Lahore
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Diagnosed patients with phantom limb pain having unilateral lower extremity limb traumatic amputation. Age 18-45 years Both gender. Base line score 3 or more on 0-10 NPRS. Minimal one episode of phantom limb pain reported. Participant have sufficient cognitive and communication skills. Prosthetic user.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Any condition that restrict movement of opposite limb, pain or limited range of motion in intact limb. Any diagnosed psychological disorder that could restrains the ability to concentrate during therapy Patients having residual limb pain. Infectious and systematic diseases. Patients having neuropathic pain other than phantom limb pain. Severe mental disorder, neglect syndrome, visual spatial hemi neglect, confusion, dizziness.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction of score on NPRS scale, improvement of score on TAPES scale i.e. psychosocial adjustment, prosthesis satisfaction, activity restriction. Timepoint: At baseline, at 2nd week and at 4th week. Method of measurement: NPRS (Numeric Pain Rating Scale) and TAPES (Trinity Amputation and prosthesis Evaluation Scale). | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactDr. zain ul Abbas
The University of Lahore
Outcome results
None listed