Study Location
- Remote, hybrid, or in-person (All in-person visits will take place at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab – Chicago, IL) If you live outside of the Chicagoland area, you will be offered virtual study visits.
Research Objective
To use the Phantom Limb Pain Management System (PLP-MS) for at-home pain management therapy. The PLP-MS system is an investigational device that uses a game-based phone app and an electrode cuff for at-home use for treatment of phantom limb pain.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must speak English
- Have limb absence, any level – including multiple limbs
- Must experience Phantom Limb Pain at least 2 times per month
- Must not have significant residual limb pain
- Pain medication must be consistent over the past 1 month (if applicable)
Compensation
- Up to $780
- Initial visit: $40, Training visit(s): $40-$80
- 8-week trial: $50 per week ($400 total)
- Follow-up visits: $140 (week 8), $40 (week 16), $40 (week 24), $40 (week 32)
Enrollment Closes
September 30, 2024
Time Commitment
- 2-3 visits for enrollment and training (1 hour each)
- Home trial (20-40 minutes a day, 4-5 days a week, for 8 weeks)
- 4 additional follow-up sessions (1 hour each)
Contact Person
Kristi Turner or Andrea Ikeda | Email : cbm@sralab.org | Phone: 312-238-2080
Study Coordinators, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
How to Participate
See further instructions in the Recruitment Flyer.