Efficacy of a novel sensory discrimination training device for the management of phantom limb pain: protocol for a randomised placebo-controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Many amputees experience phantom limb pain (PLP). Pharmacological management is the mainstay of treatment, but effectiveness is limited, and it is associated with significant side effects. Sensory discrimination training (SDT) is a non-pharmacological treatment for PLP. Previously, SDT required a clinician, or carer, to administer it, creating a barrier to real world use. In this trial, an automated SDT device (SP1X, 2pd Ltd, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom) for the self-management of PLP will be investigated for efficacy.

Methods and analysis

The Phantom Relief is a decentralised, randomised, placebo-controlled, mixed-methods, superiority trial. Participants will take part from their own homes, using an electronic data capture tool to complete all trial documenta

SUBMITTER: Oatway S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12598989 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature