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Virtual reality offers new hope for phantom limb pain

NCT ID NCT06077227

Symptom relief Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether virtual reality therapy can reduce phantom limb pain in people who have lost an arm. Twenty participants will either receive six sessions of VR therapy or just fill out surveys. The goal is to see if VR can lower pain and improve well-being.

What this could mean

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Active substance
virtual reality therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to ease phantom limb pain and improve quality of life for amputees.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study (20 people) with no blinding or control group for the VR sessions. Results may not apply to all amputees, and the pain relief might be temporary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 20 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Dec 2023

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * History of major limb amputation * Age \> 18 years old * Presence of phantom limb pain or negative phantom sensation(s) Exclusion Criteria: * Active mental illness, neurological disease, or cognitive impairment that would interfere with survey completion * Those without phantom limb pain or negative phantom limb sensations * Non-English speaking

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia Phantom Limb

As listed by the trial registrant

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Phantom limb pain (PLP)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • OrthoCarolina Hand Center

    RECRUITING

    Charlotte, North Carolina, 28207, United States

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