N/A Completed N=54 Randomized Double-blind Treatment

Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Mirror Training for Phantom Limb Pain

Phantom Limb

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00731614 ↗

Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

9.3%

Results posted

Jun 2015

Primary outcomePrimary: Phantom Limb Pain Questionnaire — 6.22; 5.71; 6.67; 4.86 units on a scale — p=.322

Summary

The goal of this study is to test whether a combination of cognitive-behavior therapy and mirror training reduces phantom limb pain for veterans with amputations.

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Phantom Limb Pain Questionnaire	6.22; 5.71; 6.67; 4.86; 6.00; 4.71	.322
SECONDARY Short Form-12 (SF-12)	48.61; 45.58; 55.47; 46.31	—

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Adult (21or over)
unilateral amputation at or above wrist or ankle
phantom limb pain occurring at least weekly
living within 50 miles of a recruitment site (San Diego, San Francisco, or Long Beach VAs).
able to read and speak English

Exclusion Criteria

Current alcohol or drug dependence
active psychosis
medical problems that preclude participation
current enrollment in behavioral pain management

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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00731614). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.