VR to Evaluate Phantom Limb Pain

The objective of this study is to develop a virtual rehabilitation system that can be used to effectively treat Phantom Limb Pain (PLP) within the research setting and for at-home use by individuals with upper and lower extremity limb absence. Phase 1: Complete in-lab or virtual iterative usability and functionality testing of hardware and software components of The Coapt Phantom Limb Pain Management System to ensure readiness for at-home use - COMPLETED Phase 2: A clinical trial of The Coapt Phantom Limb Pain Management System during at-home use. We hypothesize that the system will improve PLP for individuals with upper or lower extremity absence, as measured through various questionnaires. VR systems have been proposed as alternative technologies to treat PLP since they are relatively inexpensive and more readily available. Virtual reality environments allow for real-time control practice utilizing different tasks and games, and have been widely accepted as clinically viable options for administering therapy. Effective PLP treatment methods are needed for individuals with limb absence that can be utilized on an as-needed basis in the home. VR therapy could potentially be an effective treatment for individuals with chronic upper or lower limb PLP.