App for Phantom Limb Pain in Combat Wounds
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if using a smartphone app can help manage phantom limb pain (pain that feels like it's coming from the missing limb) in people who lost a limb in combat in Ukraine. The app uses techniques like mirror therapy and special mental exercises to reduce pain.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have had one arm or leg amputated.
- You are willing to give written consent to participate.
- If you have PTSD, you will need an initial assessment before starting mirror therapy.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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