Virtual Reality Walking for Neuropathic Pain in Spinal Cord Injury



Status:Enrolling by invitation
Conditions:Hospital, Hospital, Neurology, Orthopedic
Therapuetic Areas:Neurology, Orthopedics / Podiatry, Other
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - 64
Updated:11/10/2018
Start Date:June 16, 2018
End Date:December 31, 2022

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Immersive Virtual Walking Treatment for Neuropathic Pain in Spinal Cord Injury

This study will examine the effectiveness of one of two virtual reality treatments on
neuropathic pain in individuals with spinal cord injury.

The investigators are investigating the effectiveness of one of two possible investigational
virtual reality treatments on neuropathic pain in individuals with spinal cord injury.
Participants will be randomized to one of these two treatments.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Individuals with complete paraplegic spinal cord injury who report chronic neuropathic
pain

- Individuals with persistent spinal cord injury neuropathic pain

- More than one - year post injury

- Stable medication regimen for the past month

Exclusion Criteria:

- Conditions that impair movement of the arms

- Significant cognitive impairment as suggested by apparent incomprehension of screening
questions as judged by the evaluator

- For those for whom voluntary arm movement would cause sufficient discomfort (>4/10)
that could prevent trial completion will be excluded from participation
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1720 2nd Ave S
Birmingham, Alabama 35233
(205) 934-4011 
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