Clinical feasibility and preliminary outcomes of a novel mixed reality system to manage phantom pain: a pilot study

Thiru M. Annaswamy, Kanchan Bahirat, Gargi Raval, Yu Yen Chung, Tri Pham, Balakrishnan Prabhakaran

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Abstract

Background: To assess the clinical feasibility of a virtual mirror therapy system in a pilot sample of patients with phantom pain. Methods: Our Mixed reality system for Managing Phantom Pain (Mr. MAPP) mirrors the preserved limb to visualize the amputated limb virtually and perform exercises. Seven patients with limb loss and phantom pain agreed to participate and received the system for 1-month home use. Outcome measures were collected at baseline and 1 month. Results: Four (of seven recruited) participants completed the study, which was temporarily suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions. At 1 month, in-game data showed a positive trend, but pain scores showed no clear trends. Functioning scores improved for 1 participant. Conclusions: Mr. MAPP is feasible and has the potential to improve pain and function in patients with phantom pain.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number232
JournalPilot and Feasibility Studies
Volume8
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2022

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Medicine (miscellaneous)

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